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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic will play a crucial role in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment in both the facility and production areas. This position requires strong mechanical repair experience within an industrial manufacturing environment, particularly with corrugated machines and conveyor systems. The role involves working with hand and power tools and requires expertise in pneumatic and hydraulic systems, bearings, power transmission, machinery lubrication, and minor electrical tasks involving AC/DC motors.

Responsibilities

+ Troubleshoot and repair facility and production mechanical equipment effectively.

+ Install new or rebuilt machine parts.

+ Rebuild failed components.

+ Support the installation of new systems and equipment.

+ Read and understand drawings, diagrams, schematics, OEM manuals, and other manufacturer specifications.

+ Maintain an accurate parts inventory.

+ Ensure maintenance common areas are kept neat, clean, and safe.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with hydraulics, motors, pneumatics, and conveyor systems.

+ Boiler and blueprint knowledge.

+ PLC and troubleshooting skills.

+ Mechanical repair and preventive maintenance expertise.

+ Conveyor maintenance experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Pipefitting, welding, or machining skills are beneficial.

+ Minimum of four (4) years experience working in an industrial environment.

+ Ability to climb ladders, walk distances, work at heights on platforms, and work in tight/close spaces.

+ Automotive experience is a plus but not required.

+ Capability to operate machinery or industrial equipment and systems.

Why Work Here?

Our organization offers great insurance with low out-of-pocket rates, a pension plan providing $41 a day, and the option to contribute to a 401k. We value development opportunities; after one year, employees gain access to a comprehensive learning platform for development or training courses. Additionally, we provide relocation opportunities to support career growth.

Work Environment

This role is within a corrugated packaging company that utilizes both older machines and state-of-the-art technology. T **he position involves rotating shifts: one week on the first shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) and the next week on the second shift (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM), primarily from Monday to Friday and most Saturdays. Training will occur on the first shift for about two weeks before transitioning to the rotating schedule.** The facility is non-climate controlled, being hot during the summer and maintaining mild temperatures in the winter due to machine-generated heat.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Richmond, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57000.00 - $72321.00/yr.

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays

Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program

Medical & Dental Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)Life & Disability Insurance

Work in a fast-paced team-based environment

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.