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Job Title: Industrial Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Industrial Mechanics for our 2nd shift openings. The role involves maintaining and repairing equipment and machine tools, as well as installing new equipment when necessary. This position requires performing preventative maintenance tasks according to established practices. Initially, training will take place on the 1st shift for four weeks.

Responsibilities

+ Perform a wide variety of work in Assembly, Welding, or Parts making with a high level of expertise.

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

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

+ Devise and construct fixtures and tooling as required. 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

+ Experience in the industrial environment.

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

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

+ Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.

+ Proficiency in working with computers and software systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ CNC and general fabrication and welding background.

+ Assembly and mechanical background.

+ Experience in an R&D environment.

+ Mechanical and trade skills, including welding, fabrication, and assembly.

+ Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.

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

+ Welding and assembly knowledge, including hydraulic and electrical knowledge.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where your skills will be valued and expanded. Experience the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and growth, ensuring a rewarding career path.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily outside on-site, requiring steel toe boots. You will work closely with one other individual in the field and interact with a team of around 10 people. This collaborative and supportive setting provides a great opportunity to apply and expand your skills.

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 15, 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.