• Maintenance Mechanic

    Aerotek (Smithfield, NC)


    Job Title: Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic to provide efficient and effective maintenance support, ensuring the seamless operation of our production systems. You will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and clean work environment, supporting daily operations with technical expertise, and achieving significant improvements in production objectives.

    Responsibilities

    + Provide maintenance support to meet customer needs while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

    + Engage with departmental projects, tasks, and objectives.

    + Manage configuration and versions of programmable devices, hardware, and systems including PLCs, vision camera systems, barcode scanners, and more.

    + Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on electrical, mechanical, electronic, and electromechanical production equipment and building systems.

    + Assist with setup and operation activities, installation, and setup of new equipment.

    + Troubleshoot and resolve breakdowns of hydraulic, pneumatic, and high voltage electrical systems without assistance.

    + Work from layout plans, blueprints, repair manuals, sketches, and verbal instructions.

    + Diagnose and perform maintenance on CNC equipment and other control systems.

    + Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures and facility work rules.

    + Handle chemicals safely and maintain SDS documents.

    + Participate in cost reduction and continuous improvement programs.

    + Maintain the highest ethical standards, personal and intellectual integrity, and effective communication at all organizational levels.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with automation equipment and PLC, CNC, and electrical maintenance.

    + Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and high voltage electrical systems.

    + Proficient in using typical mechanics hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical test equipment.

    + Familiarity with chemical handling procedures, local codes, and cooling systems.

    + Strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.

    + Ability to lift 50 pounds manually and repetitively.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or GED required.

    + 24 to 36 months of trade school or equivalent experience preferred.

    + Ability to communicate effectively with operators, Team Leads, and Engineers.

    + Experience in CNC equipment and repair is a plus.

    + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a large company with a great culture, clean and air-controlled environment, and opportunities for learning and growth. Enjoy Hawaiian shirt Fridays, a supportive team, and a mission-driven focus on performance and continuous improvement. Our benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, vacation time, and a 401k plan with no vesting period.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a very clean manufacturing environment. Hours vary across shifts: 1st shift from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, 2nd shift from 2:30 pm to 11 pm, and 3rd shift from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am. Saturdays may be required temporarily. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere with a focus on safety and cleanliness.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of SMITHFIELD, NC.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $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 SMITHFIELD,NC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 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.