Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Job DescriptionAs a Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform all duties and responsibilities required for maintaining building machinery, mechanical equipment, and physical structures. You will operate without supervision, offering recommendations and consulting on improved methods or alternatives. Additionally, you will instruct other maintenance department personnel on proper procedures.Responsibilities Perform all duties required of Maintenance Mechanics 'B'. Initially responsible for machine guarding throughout the facility and making repairs or upgrades to a wide variety of machinery or equipment in manufacturing or printing departments. Demonstrate considerable mechanical ability, wire welding experience (TIG desired), and experience with machine guarding from repair to fabricating new guarding. Complete all maintenance functions on building machinery, mechanical equipment, and physical structure without supervision. Make or recommend repairs or parts replacement following regular mechanical inspections and consult on improved methods or alternatives. Assist other maintenance mechanics and collaborate on projects requiring coordinated efforts, including moving machinery and installing new and/or existing lines. Clean work area, machines, and equipment, and return unused materials and supplies to storage. Perform maintenance work on production lines, punch presses, body makers, injection molding presses, chutes and conveyors, lithograph presses, coaters, ovens, and compressors. Monitor building and equipment for proper safety and inform supervision of any unsafe conditions that cannot be corrected. Push, pull, or lift heavy objects up to approximately 60 lbs. Work late evening, early morning, or other unscheduled hours to perform necessary emergency repairs. Essential Skills 5+ years of experience as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing environment. Mechanical and electrical experience. Preventive maintenance knowledge. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. Troubleshooting skills. Experience with press maintenance, installation, and use of hand tools. Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and three-phase systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications Considerable mechanical ability. Ability to properly use mechanic's tools and equipment. Competency with calipers, gauges, and micrometers. Understanding of engineering drawings. Experience operating a power forklift truck and machine shop equipment. Why Work Here?Join a supportive environment that values skill development and teamwork. Enjoy the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with a dedicated team to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.Work EnvironmentWork in a clean, temperature-controlled environment that ensures comfort and safety. Be part of a team that values precision and efficiency while maintaining high standards of safety and cleanliness.Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of ROCKFORD, IL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $72800.00/yr.Health, Vision, Dental, & 401kWorkplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in ROCKFORD,IL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.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.

Created: 2026-03-04