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Job Title: Industrial Mechanic

Job Description

Maintain and repair all equipment and machine tools in the plant and install new equipment as needed. Perform preventative maintenance tasks using established maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

+ Perform a wide variety of work including assembly, welding, or parts making, requiring a high level of expertise in all areas.

+ Work from drawings, engineering specifications, sketches, verbal instructions, and other data to build, maintain, or rework a wide variety of prototype components, lab fixtures, and test vehicles.

+ Collaborate closely with design, product evaluation, and shop supervision in the development and construction of component parts and equipment while maintaining required quality specifications.

+ Plan, lay out, fabricate, and assemble a wide variety of complex parts and assemblies. Set up and operate necessary machine tools, welding, brazing, and burning equipment as required.

+ Devise and construct fixtures and tooling as needed. Tear down, repair, modify, rebuild, or assemble units and components to meet engineering design, test, and operating requirements.

+ Maintain necessary records, operate material handling equipment, and move materials as required. Inform appropriate supervision of faulty equipment, defective parts and materials, and unusual conditions.

+ Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean, orderly manner and follow prescribed safety and work rules.

+ Perform other duties as required or directed.

Essential Skills

+ Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

+ Team player, organized, and self-motivated.

+ Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.

+ Proficient with computers and software systems.

+ 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, with at least 3 months in a production setting.

+ Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions.

+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Fabrication knowledge, including CNC machinery, lathes, mills, hydraulic press, saw, and drill press.

+ Welding knowledge, particularly for prototype builds.

+ Assembly knowledge for building prototype skid steer/compact track loaders from the ground up.

+ Proficiency in hydraulics and electrical systems.

+ Ability to follow engineering drawings and electrical schematics.

Why Work Here?

Join a collaborative team where innovation and development are at the forefront. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and learning. Benefit from a culture that values safety, teamwork, and quality craftsmanship.

Work Environment

The role requires working outside onsite. Steel toe boots are mandatory. You will work with one other individual in the field at all times, with interaction with around 10 people on the team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.