Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic works closely with maintenance electricians to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain blow molding equipment and a variety of robotics and automation systems. This role focuses on ensuring reliable operation of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical components across conveyors, motors, tanks, and related machinery in a modern plastics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with maintenance electricians to diagnose and repair blow molding equipment and automation systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on conveyors, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and various tanks to minimize downtime.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on production equipment, including identifying faults and implementing effective repairs.
• Support PLC troubleshooting activities to help resolve control and automation issues.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to guide repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems to maintain equipment reliability.
• Repair and adjust injection molding and blow molding machinery to ensure proper operation and product quality.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage to support accurate equipment histories.
• Work safely around automated and robotic equipment, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Communicate equipment status, repair needs, and improvement opportunities to the maintenance team and production staff.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in industrial maintenance.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical systems, including conveyors, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting on production and automation equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with blow molding or plastics manufacturing equipment.
• Skill in performing repairs on injection molding and blow molding machinery.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting in an automated production environment.
• Solid understanding of industrial hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to work effectively with maintenance electricians and cross-functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience repairing and maintaining robotics and automation equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Attention to detail when performing repairs and documenting maintenance activities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing operation with significant room for advancement and professional development, supported by a modern, highly automated facility that invests in new equipment and continuous improvement. The organization offers a clean, climate-controlled environment and is actively expanding its use of warehouse space, creating ongoing opportunities for skill growth and increased responsibility, with planned improvements to compensation as the business grows.

Work Environment

This role follows an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., MondayFriday schedule on a first-shift operation. The facility is very clean and climate controlled, featuring new equipment and extensive automation. Work is performed in a modern warehouse and production environment with blow molding, injection molding, conveyors, robotics, and related industrial machinery.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenosha, WI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Kenosha, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Kenosha,WI.

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.