Maintenance Mechanic

JJob Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing operations team. This role is essential to maintaining the performance, reliability, and safety of production equipment and machinery. The Maintenance Mechanic will focus on mechanical repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to minimize downtime and ensure production efficiency. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mechanical systems, a strong understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics, and the ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical failures in machinery such as conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and production lines.

• Conduct mechanical repairs, part replacements, and adjustments to restore equipment functionality.

• Implement modifications and upgrades to improve equipment performance and reliability.

• Assist with the installation, alignment, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment.

• Conduct performance and efficiency tests on machinery to verify proper operation.

• Perform line equipment setups according to setup sheets and production requirements.

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment history.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and company safety protocols at all times.

• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or vocational training in mechanical or electrical maintenance.

• 1–3 years of experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems maintenance.

• Experience with industrial equipment such as CNC machines, presses, or automated production lines.

• Skills in troubleshooting PLCs, pneumatics, and interpreting industrial schematics.

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Indoor manufacturing facility operating on a 2-shift schedule.

• Shifts include:

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Initial training will be conducted on the 1st shift for the first month.

• Work involves hands-on mechanical repairs, equipment inspections, and collaboration with production teams in a dynamic environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roanoke, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/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 Roanoke,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 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.