Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic plays a crucial role in ensuring the continuous production of all products by setting up, repairing, rebuilding, and installing production equipment. This position involves repairing malfunctioning production equipment, including fillers, conveyors, drives, coolers, palletizing, and boxing components. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for installing new equipment or replacing existing equipment as needed and setting up production lines for product changeovers. As the primary technical leader on the shift, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for all planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and reducing downtime due to equipment failure. Additionally, the role involves training operators to recognize and report potential equipment malfunctions and assist with preventive maintenance.

• Set up, repair, rebuild, and install production equipment.
• Ensure continuous production by repairing malfunctioning equipment.
• Install new equipment or replace existing equipment as required.
• Set up lines for product changeovers.
• Lead planned maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Reduce downtime due to equipment failure.
• Train operators to recognize and report equipment malfunctions.
• Assist with preventive maintenance.

• Troubleshooting and preventive maintenance expertise.
• Repair and electrical skills, including working with 480v electric and 3-phase motors.
• Mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair liquid packaging machinery.
• PLC troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and welding.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical drives, pumps, valves, and conveyors.

• 2+ years of experience as a line mechanic in a high-speed production environment; food manufacturing/bottling preferred.
• Ability to use machine shop equipment, hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.
• Ability to read mechanical diagrams.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic controls and components.
• Experience in pipe fitting, welding, and machining.
• Working knowledge of computers.
• Experience with TPM or Lean Manufacturing is a plus.

Join a growing company in a recession-proof industry. Enjoy benefits from day one, including 5 sick days, 5 days PTO for the first year prorated, and 11 holidays. Benefit from an attendance bonus and be part of a supportive work environment.

Work on the day shift (Shift A & C), from 6:30 am to 7 pm, in a GMP food and beverage company environment. The dress code is casual, but no jewelry, makeup, or long nails are allowed on the floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 29, 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.