Industrial Mechanic

Aerotek is Hiring for an Industrial Mechanic

This position is a direct hire opportunity offering full benefits!

The Industrial Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs packaging manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, reduces unplanned downtime, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the production area.

Up to $35/hour + Weekly Pay!

1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on packaging manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, fillers, sealers, and automated systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and complete timely repairs to maintain production efficiency.
• Work closely with production teams to respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and identify potential failures before they occur.
• Install, align, and calibrate machinery and mechanical components to meet production and quality standards.
• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, and other machine components.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, line setups, and adjustments to support changing production schedules.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to guide maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation to support reliability and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and overall production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies at all times.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on equipment upgrades, modifications, and process improvements.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience as an industrial mechanic or maintenance technician in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with production, engineering, and operations teams.
• Experience performing preventative and corrective maintenance on packaging or manufacturing equipment.

Why Work Here?

You join a production environment that values work-life balance and offers a stable, structured setting focused on safety and efficiency. You benefit from a predictable shift schedule that supports personal time, while working with modern packaging equipment and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The organization promotes continuous improvement, giving you opportunities to expand your technical skills and contribute to meaningful process enhancements.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility with a dynamic and structured production environment. You work around high-volume packaging equipment, including conveyors, fillers, sealers, and automated systems, where efficiency, safety, and adherence to procedures are essential. The setting involves hands-on mechanical work on the production floor, regular interaction with production and engineering teams, and compliance with established safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.

Apply now for an interview!

This is a Permanent position based out of Newark, DE.

The pay range for this position is $64480.00 - $74880.00/yr.

Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401k

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,DE.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.