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Job Title: Industrial Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Mechanic for 2nd shift openings, with training provided on 1st shift for the first four weeks. The role involves maintaining and repairing all equipment and machine tools in the plant, as well as installing new equipment as needed. You will also perform preventative maintenance tasks using established maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

+ Perform a wide variety of work in assembly, welding, and parts making, requiring a high level of expertise.

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

+ Plan, lay out, fabricate, and assemble complex parts and assemblies using machine tools, welding, brazing, and burning equipment.

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

+ Maintain records, operate material handling equipment, and move materials as required.

+ Inform appropriate supervision of faulty equipment, defective parts, and unusual conditions, and maintain work areas in a clean, orderly manner.

+ Follow prescribed safety and work rules and perform other duties as required.

Essential Skills

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

+ Ability to work successfully with computers and software systems.

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

+ Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong team player who is organized and self-motivated.

+ Experience with CNC machinery, lathes, mills, hydraulic press, saw, and drill press.

+ Welding knowledge for prototype builds.

+ Assembly skills for building skidsteers and compact track loaders from the ground up.

+ Knowledge in hydraulics, electrical systems, and following engineering drawings and electrical schematics.

+ Background in R&D environments, mechanical skills, and trade skills such as welding, fabricating, and assembling.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your skills in mechanics, welding, and assembly are valued. Enjoy working in a collaborative environment that encourages growth and development, with opportunities to work on innovative projects.

Work Environment

You will work outside onsite, requiring the use of steel toe boots. Collaboration is key as you'll work closely with one other individual in the field and interact with a team of around 10 people. Safety and teamwork are prioritized in our work environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/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 Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 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.