Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Job Description

This Maintenance Mechanic role supports a high-speed manufacturing plant by keeping production equipment operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will work on 2nd shift, performing preventive and corrective maintenance on heavy machinery, packaging equipment, and large fuel distribution systems while supporting continuous improvement and innovation in the production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot high-speed manufacturing equipment to keep the plant running at peak performance.
• Perform hands-on preventive and corrective maintenance on heavy machinery, packaging equipment, and large fuel distribution systems.
• Apply expertise in bulk material transfer, processing, packaging, and facilities/utilities to support safe and efficient operations.
• Use electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair equipment issues using tools, schematics, and blueprints.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and all plant safety standards to ensure compliance and a safe work environment.
• Support and follow lockout/tagout procedures and other safety protocols during maintenance activities.
• Use computer systems to document work, maintain maintenance records, and assist with technical troubleshooting.
• Collaborate closely with production operators, sanitation and quality teams, plant leadership, and maintenance teammates to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Contribute to root-cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper storage and use of tools and materials.
• Participate in a unionized work environment and support schedule requirements, including some Friday and Saturday overtime as needed.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 25 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic or millwright in a manufacturing environment, including experience with high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining heavy equipment, packaging equipment, and large fuel distribution systems.
• Ability to safely handle all levels of power voltage in an industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical skills in manufacturing maintenance, including millwright and industrial maintenance capabilities.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues using schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and practices.
• Knowledge and practical use of lockout/tagout procedures.
• Experience with root-cause troubleshooting to identify and resolve recurring equipment issues.
• Comfort using computers for documentation, recordkeeping, and technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to use hand tools and related maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong teamwork skills and experience working collaboratively with production, sanitation, quality, leadership, and maintenance teams.
• Ability to work 2nd shift (approximately 2:15 p.m.12:45 a.m., SundayThursday) with flexibility for some Friday/Saturday overtime.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical or trade school education in a related field is preferred.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program is preferred.
• Experience working with PLC troubleshooting is a plus.
• Familiarity with bulk material transfer, processing, packaging systems, and facilities/utilities is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a unionized environment with established contracts and schedules.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, unionized workplace that offers structured compensation growth and time-off benefits. Vacation time increases with tenure, and you earn 40 hours of vacation after completing one year of employment, with additional vacation accrual over time. You also receive a birthday leave benefit that you can either take as time off during your birthday month or receive as additional pay, depending on your shift schedule. Paid holidays are included and are compensated based on your scheduled hours. Hourly rate increases typically occur annually at the end of each contract year, providing predictable wage progression. Union membership is supported through automatic deduction of initiation fees and dues, giving you access to the protections and benefits of a collective bargaining agreement.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing plant environment with mechanical equipment and moving mechanical parts. The role requires prolonged standing and walking on the production floor, where temperatures may vary and dust particulates may be present. You will regularly bend, stoop, climb, and crouch to service, troubleshoot, and clean equipment. The position requires pushing, lifting, and pulling raw materials such as film, tin tie rolls, and valves weighing up to 60 pounds. You will be exposed to high noise levels, dust, heat, cold, and fumes from chemicals used in flavorings. The schedule is primarily 2nd shift (approximately 2:15 p.m.12:45 a.m., SundayThursday), with some Friday and Saturday overtime as needed, and is subject to union scheduling rules, including a planned transition to a 3-2-3 schedule (three days on, two days off). Appropriate personal protective equipment is used as required for a plant and industrial maintenance environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of LANDOVER, MD.

The pay range for this position is $63440.00 - $64480.00/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.

12 Holidays Union Benefits Medical Vision Dental

This is a Permanent position based out of LANDOVER, MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in LANDOVER,MD.

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.