**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, upkeep, and safety of all facilities and equipment across fabrication shops and production areas. This role involves performing scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and supporting fabrication processes. The technician will work in compliance with OSHA safety standards, environmental regulations, and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements to maintain a safe and productive work environment. **Responsibilities** + Install, maintain, and repair production machinery and facility electrical systems. + Support custom fabrication projects by planning and commissioning electrical and mechanical systems. + Follow maintenance schedules to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime. + Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues promptly to avoid production delays. + Implement preventative maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan. + Coordinate with production teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption. + Ensure compliance with safety regulations and internal maintenance policies. + Operate hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment. + Recommend and implement equipment upgrades to enhance efficiency and performance. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency with measuring tools, fitting, and structural steel. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints. + Experience in industrial and facilities maintenance. + Knowledge of electrical systems, fabrication, welding, and MIG welding. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bakersfield, CA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Bakersfield,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.