Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Entry Level 1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting and repairing facility equipment, supporting construction and fabrication projects, and installing new equipment within a food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining reliable operation of industrial machinery and systems.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean, modern food manufacturing facility that maintains a comfortable climatewarm in the winter and cool in the summer. The environment follows strict cleanliness and sanitation protocols that must be adhered to daily to ensure product quality and safety. The position operates on a first-shift schedule, typically working Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with work centered around industrial equipment and supporting systems in a production setting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on industrial equipment to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation.
• Perform routine and corrective maintenance on facility equipment within an industrial maintenance setting.
• Read and interpret blueprints to diagnose issues and guide repairs and installations.
• Install, wire, and commission equipment, including controls and variable frequency drives (VFDs), in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Support construction and fabrication work within the facility, including equipment modifications and improvements.
• Diagnose and repair systems involving pneumatics and hydraulics as needed.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of HVAC equipment and forklifts when required.

Company Benefits

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.