Maintenance Mechanic

IMMEDIATELY HIRING: Industrial Maintenance Mechanics in BOOTHWYN, PA **WEEKLY and COMPETITIVE PAY**

Job Description

This role focuses on installing gearboxes on extruder equipment, performing mechanical repairs on industrial production machines throughout the plant, and troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical issues on industrial machinery. You will handle preventative and building maintenance as needed, ensuring production equipment operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Install gearboxes on extruder equipment and verify proper alignment and operation.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on industrial equipment and machinery throughout the plant.
• Perform troubleshooting on production equipment to identify root causes of failures and implement effective solutions.
• Carry out periodic preventative maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Conduct basic building maintenance tasks as needed to support overall facility operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues, including working with PLC-controlled equipment and changing fuses as required.
• Use a tape measure accurately to cut metal and other materials to precise dimensions for repairs and installations.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritize and complete work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Respond to urgent equipment breakdowns, including overtime and occasional Saturday work when gearboxes or critical equipment fail.
• Maintain and use personal tools and toolbox safely and effectively for daily maintenance tasks.
• Document maintenance activities as required and communicate equipment status and issues to supervisors and colleagues.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience performing repairs and troubleshooting industrial equipment and machinery, including gearboxes.
• Proven experience with mechanical maintenance, including installation, repair, and adjustment of industrial components and systems.
• Hands-on electrical maintenance experience, including troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and changing fuses.
• Proficiency in using a tape measure and cutting metal accurately to specified dimensions.
• Experience working with extruder equipment or similar industrial machinery.
• Ownership of a complete and functional personal toolbox suitable for industrial maintenance work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience balancing both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks, with a primary focus on mechanical work.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting and repairing gearboxes on heavy industrial equipment.
• Comfort working independently and making sound decisions when diagnosing equipment issues.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven production environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, including occasional Saturdays, based on production and maintenance needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, long-established manufacturing organization with a strong reputation in its industry and a workforce of very tenured, hardworking employees. The company offers competitive pay, structured training to help you grow your skills, and regular overtime opportunities for those who want to increase their earnings. You will work in an environment that values reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement, with the chance to build a long-term career in industrial maintenance.

Work Environment

This position is based in a loud, deadline-driven manufacturing plant that operates extrusion equipment for thermoplastic products. The majority of the work is mechanical, with additional electrical troubleshooting responsibilities on PLC-controlled systems. The facility can become very hot, especially during the summer months, so you must be comfortable working in high-temperature conditions. You will train on first shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) for the first four weeks, then transition to an afternoon shift of either 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with a half-hour unpaid lunch and some flexibility on start time. Expect approximately five hours of overtime per week on average, with some weeks requiring additional hours or occasional Saturday work when gearboxes or critical equipment go down. You will work alongside a team of experienced, long-tenured employees in a production-focused environment that emphasizes reliability and teamwork.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Boothwyn, PA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Boothwyn,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.