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Job Title: GSE Mechanic

Job Description

Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on ground support equipment (GSE), including Tug vehicles, baggage carts, and dollies. Diagnose engine and mechanical issues, and troubleshoot A/C and D/C electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics using schematics. Work with both diesel and gas engines, as well as electric motors. Collaborate within a small team of seven people and be open to working outside.

Responsibilities

+ Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on GSE.

+ Diagnose engine and mechanical issues accurately.

+ Troubleshoot and repair A/C and D/C electrical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics using schematics.

+ Work with diesel and gas engines, and electric motors.

+ Collaborate with a team of seven and work outside as needed.

Essential Skills

+ 1+ year of automotive or diesel experience.

+ Ability to work holidays and/or weekends when necessary.

+ High School Diploma or GED.

+ Possession of a personal set of tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Previous GSE maintenance experience is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy quarterly bonuses and annual pay raises evaluated based on performance. Be part of a supportive team environment that values your growth and contribution.

Work Environment

The position is based in a small shop at the General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), with a maintenance hangar similar to an automotive service center. The role involves working on equipment both inside and outside. The working hours are 2nd shift, Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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.