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Job Title: Mechanic** **Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Shop Mechanic responsible for the maintenance and servicing of engines and compression equipment in the oil and gas field. The role involves the inspection, repair, and replacement of equipment and components necessary to fulfill service contracts. Familiarity with micrometers and calipers is crucial as precise measurements are essential. The position requires work on engines, HRUs, heat exchangers, pumps, fan compressors, blowers, and both fuel oil and natural gas systems. Responsibilities also include rebuilding heads, testing injectors, and working with pump shafts, impellers, bushings, sleeves, wear rings, slats, discs, guides, valves, and pump bodies.

Responsibilities

+ Perform maintenance and servicing of engines and compression equipment.

+ Conduct inspections, repairs, and replacements of equipment and components.

+ Utilize micrometers and calipers for precise measurements.

+ Work on engines, HRUs, heat exchangers, pumps, and compressors.

+ Rebuild heads, test injectors, and manage pump components.

+ Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues across multiple systems.

+ Perform maintenance repairs, including adjusting, aligning, balancing, and overhauling equipment.

+ Identify and diagnose maintenance problems and perform corrective actions.

Essential Skills

+ Experience with compressors and troubleshooting.

+ Strong mechanical knowledge and skills.

+ Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, and precise measurement tools.

+ Experience in maintenance and service of engines and compression equipment.

+ Knowledge of generators, electrical systems, and hydraulics.

+ Manual machining skills.

+ Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

+ Blueprint reading.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 3+ years of experience as a Shop Mechanic.

+ Experience in oil and gas field shop work is a huge plus.

+ Certifications from Ingersoll-Rand, Dresser-Rand, Cooper, Ajax, GE, Ariel, Cat, or Cummins are advantageous.

+ Experience in the petro-chemical industry.

+ Possession of a TWIC Card.

Why Work Here?

This role offers room for growth within the company, with the potential to transition into fieldwork after mastering equipment in the shop. The company provides benefits and values career development.

Work Environment

This position is based in a smaller manufacturing/shop environment, which is semi-dirty and equipped with older manual equipment. The work schedule is typically the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with some occasional Saturdays. Flexibility in hours may be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Harrisburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $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 Harrisburg,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 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.