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Stationary Engineer

Pay Rate - $40/hr.+

Job Description

As a Stationary Engineer, you will be dedicated to operating within the powerhouse, focusing on monitoring meters, diagnosing problems, and maintaining critical systems. You will be responsible for opening and closing valves, understanding steam pressure, and managing the chemical mixtures needed for machinery. Your role involves operating and maintaining all plant utility systems and associated equipment to support plant production and operations. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and compliance of operations, while contributing to continuous improvement projects.

Responsibilities

+ Operate and maintain systems and equipment, including all auxiliary systems associated with plant utilities.

+ Complete all Preventative Maintenance (PM’s) on powerhouse and associated equipment as directed.

+ Coordinate with the team to ensure 24/7 operations of all plant utilities systems.

+ Engage in problem-solving and resolution to achieve customer satisfaction and energy-saving initiatives.

+ Participate in project planning to enhance performance and outcomes.

+ Rotate through job assignments to maintain skill set levels across all functions.

+ Ensure compliance with environmental, emissions, ISO, and quality requirements.

+ Address and prioritize project planning items outlined by SOTs.

+ Review root cause analysis for equipment and manpower resource requirements.

+ Follow, track, and report all BPD process metrics.

+ Drive and promote continuous improvement processes at all operational levels.

+ Report safety incidents with required details in a timely manner.

+ Attend planning and coordination meetings for project assignments.

+ Support health, safety, and environmental programs.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in HVAC, facilities maintenance, and plant engineering.

+ Operators License for relevant equipment.

+ Experience with boilers, chillers, and powerhouse operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School or Technical Trade School education.

+ Former military service with machinist mate, boiler mate, or gas trane tech experience.

Why Work Here?

Join a team where self-sufficiency and quick learning are highly valued. Experience the dynamics of a union environment that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement. Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Work Environment

The work setting is a typical union automotive plant, which may expose workers to wet and/or humid conditions and loud noises from moving mechanical equipment. The team consists of 12-15 members, including 2 mechanics and 8 stationary engineers. The dress code is casual, with jeans and a polo being appropriate attire.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.56 - $37.56/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 Kansas City,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 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.