**Maintenance Mechanic** **1st Shift** **Pay Rate $25-$32** **Job Description** **The Maintenance Mechanic role involves demonstrating advanced mechanical expertise across various systems such as conveyor mechanics, electrical, motor control programming, refrigeration, boilers, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. This position requires completing unscheduled troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing equipment, including packaging, mixing, and dough processing machinery, with minimal guidance. The role also includes performing scheduled maintenance repairs during production downtime, reading equipment manuals and schematics to perform required maintenance, and operating hand and power tools safely and efficiently.** **Responsibilities** + Demonstrate advanced mechanical expertise in conveyor mechanics, electrical systems, motor control programming, refrigeration, boilers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. + Complete unscheduled troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs of equipment including packaging, mixing, and dough processing machinery with minimal guidance. + Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of equipment during scheduled production downtime. + Read and comprehend equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. + Possess a strong understanding of part numbers and equipment nomenclature for accurate identification and tracking of components. + Operate and maintain hand and power tools safely and efficiently, including Multimeter, drills, impact drivers, grinders, sanders, heat guns, soldering irons, air compressors, pneumatic tools, and welding equipment (TIG, MIG). + Record all work and accomplishments in a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). + Comply with OSHA safety and health rules. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical, Electrical, Refrigeration, Welding, Mechanic skills. + Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools. + Experience with TIG and MIG welding. + Troubleshooting skills. + Ability to use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + A high school diploma or equivalent experience. + Combined level of education and experience in industrial maintenance. + Good organizational skills for record-keeping. + Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs). **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team where your skills will be valued and developed. Enjoy a supportive work environment that encourages growth and provides opportunities for advancement. Our company prioritizes safety and fosters a culture of teamwork and respect, ensuring a rewarding career experience. **Work Environment** This is a very active position requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. Employees must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. The role involves exposure to high noise levels and moving mechanical parts, with hearing protection provided. Work hours are typically Monday to Friday from 7am to 3:30pm, with flexibility required to work from 6am to 2:30pm. The production area temperature may vary based on weather and equipment operating conditions. The position demands flexibility with long working hours and potential overtime. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smithsburg, Maryland **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr. 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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Smithsburg,MD. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.