Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled mechanical maintenance technician to join our wire manufacturing team. The role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical issues on conveyor systems and production equipment. You will utilize mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic processes to perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and installations of new plant equipment.

ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and troubleshoot mechanical problems on conveyor systems and production equipment.Repair bearings, shafts, bagging machines, mixers, and conveyors.Perform preventative maintenance using mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic processes.Install new plant equipment efficiently.Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and drawings.Use meters and understand basic voltages, deltas, and wiring diagrams.Engage in 10% electrical and 90% mechanical maintenance tasks.Essential Skills2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience.2+ years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing production machinery.Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and drawings.Ability to use meters and understand basic electrical concepts.Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Additional Skills & QualificationsMechanical aptitude.Experience with 3-phase electrical systems.Experience in food manufacturing, industrial environments, or similar.Skills in welding and fabrication.Why Work Here?

Join a dedicated maintenance team in a dynamic wire production facility where you can apply your problem-solving skills to maintain and improve production efficiency. We value teamwork and offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for skill development.

Work Environment

Work in a high-speed wire production facility that can experience extreme temperatures. The facility is older, with older equipment that requires innovative problem-solving to keep operations running smoothly. The maintenance team includes electrical, mechanical, and refrigeration technicians, working alongside production workers and forklift drivers. The dress code includes steel-toed boots, jeans, and work shirts. The shift hours are from 7 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $31.00/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 Dayton,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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