Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic supports a busy machine shop by preparing, loading, and overseeing production machines to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. This role involves hands-on mechanical work, routine inspections, and proactive maintenance to keep equipment running smoothly and minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Prepare production machines for daily operation, ensuring all equipment is set up correctly and safely before use.
• Load materials into machines and monitor operations to maintain consistent production quality and output.
• Perform routine mechanical inspections on machine shop equipment to identify wear, damage, or potential issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on production machines and perform timely repairs to reduce downtime.
• Oversee the performance of machines during operation and make necessary adjustments to optimize efficiency.
• Follow established maintenance procedures and safety guidelines while working on all equipment.
• Collaborate with a small production team to coordinate machine usage, maintenance schedules, and workflow.
• Document inspections, maintenance activities, and repairs to ensure accurate equipment records.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area around machines to support safe and efficient operations.
• Communicate equipment status, issues, and repair needs clearly to production team members and leadership.

Essential Skills

• 23 years of hands-on mechanic experience in a machine shop environment.
• Proficiency in operating, loading, and overseeing production machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to inspect equipment and identify issues.
• Experience performing routine mechanical maintenance and basic repairs on shop machines.
• Ability to work safely around production equipment and follow established safety procedures.
• Attention to detail when monitoring machine performance and conducting inspections.
• Effective communication skills to work collaboratively within a small production team.
• Reliability and accountability in managing daily machine preparation and oversight.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a machine shop or similar industrial production setting.
• Comfort working with a variety of production machines and learning new equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a busy production environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and exercise autonomy in managing maintenance tasks.
• Basic documentation skills for recording maintenance activities and equipment status.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing operation at a new site that offers significant autonomy in your role and a strong commitment to promoting from within. The organization provides a supportive, team-oriented culture backed by a larger corporate presence, offering stability and long-term growth opportunities. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) plan featuring a company match.

Work Environment

You work in a small production team of approximately two to three people within a machine shop environment. The role follows a consistent daytime schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The setting involves regular interaction with production machinery and requires adherence to safety standards, including wearing closed-toe shoes. The environment emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and safe, organized work practices.

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $52000.00/yr.

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.

DP, promote from within, pto, dental, medical, vision, 401k

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.