• Industrial Mechanic

    Aerotek (Landover, MD)


    Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This role involves daily maintenance tasks, plant inspections, and troubleshooting of various mechanical and electrical systems within the manufacturing plant.

    Responsibilities

    + Complete daily work order lists and conduct plant inspections.

    + Repair and troubleshoot gear boxes, drivers, conveyors, and motors.

    + Repair and diagnose issues with packaging equipment.

    + Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing plant equipment.

    + Work with five pistons operating at 2000 RPM, heat exchangers, and gauge systems.

    + Replace sprockets, gear boxes, and three-phase motors.

    + Read and interpret blueprints and P & ID loops (piping prints).

    + Troubleshoot relays, wiring, and high voltage electrical systems.

    + Pull wires and run conduit for electrical systems.

    + Understand maintenance of boilers and steam generation for plant temperature control.

    + Comprehend refrigeration systems (Freon and Ammonia) with CFC Universal knowledge.

    + Possess welding/fabrication skills (preferred).

    + Maintain and use personal tools for maintenance tasks.

    Essential Skills

    + Five years of mechanic experience.

    + Basic electrical skills for troubleshooting.

    + Mechanical skills relevant to industrial plant manufacturing.

    + Knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, air compressors, and refrigeration.

    + Ability to read P & ID prints.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + PLC troubleshooting (preferred).

    + Welding and fabrication skills (preferred).

    + Knowledge of boiler systems.

    + Stationary Engineering License (Maryland 1st or DC 3rd, preferred).

    + Great attitude and work ethic.

    + Flexibility to work different shifts with advance notice.

    + Ability to adapt and adjust to varied daily tasks.

    + Team-oriented with a willingness to learn and help as needed.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a company that values its employees with a union pension plan contributing $4/hr for every hour worked. Enjoy generous PTO, including six holidays, six sick days, and six vacation days in the first year, with the potential to roll over unused time. Employees appreciate the strong union support and long-term job security.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a dynamic manufacturing environment with operations running 24/7. The facility is unionized, and shift assignments are based on seniority, typically starting on the night shift. Be prepared for a flexible schedule with advance notice, and occasional on-call duties. The plant's operations include processing, packaging, and shipping to major clients in the DMV.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LANDOVER, MD.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.91 - $38.91/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 LANDOVER,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

    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.