Maintenance Engineer Position Available In Hawkins, Tennessee

• Job Title:

  Maintenance Engineer

• Job Description
• Performs mechanical maintenance work and repair work on all plant equipment and machinery.

Receives instructions and work assignments from Supervisor, works from blueprints of drawings and plans working procedure, and develops and implements new mechanical/electrical operations for improvements. Performs mechanical and hydraulic maintenance and repair work to equipment and machinery throughout the plant as required. Repairs, replaces, aligns, adjusts, and installs parts of plant equipment and machinery, reads mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings effectively, operates equipment and makes adjustments to ensure proper operating conditions prior to turning over to operating personnel. Determines material needs and is responsible for getting material to job and for getting necessary parts ordered or made. Directs activities of other maintenance employees at the direction of the maintenance supervisor. Performs any necessary welding, brazing, or burning in making repairs or lubricating parts. Performs climbing, rigging, lifting, and hoisting. Performs minor electrical repairs, pipefitting, and maintenance and construction on plant buildings and facilities, such as replacing and wiring up motors, installing all types of lines, and repairing and replacing parts in pumps. Performs electromechanical and electrical repairs as well. Transports material, parts, and supplies to assigned work areas using a forklift truck/cart or other means of transporting. Reports and/or remedies unsafe working conditions. Keeps necessary maintenance records. Keeps work area in a clean, safe, and orderly condition at all times. Follows all safety procedures.

• Responsibilities
• + Perform mechanical maintenance work and repair on all plant equipment and machinery.

+ Receive instructions and work assignments from Supervisor. + Work from blueprints or drawings and plan working procedures. + Develop and implement new mechanical/electrical operations for improvements. + Perform mechanical and hydraulic maintenance and repair work to equipment and machinery. + Repair, replace, align, adjust, and install parts of plant equipment and machinery. + Read mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings effectively. + Operate equipment and make adjustments to ensure proper operating conditions. + Determine material needs and get necessary parts ordered or made. + Direct activities of other maintenance employees as directed by the maintenance supervisor. + Perform necessary welding, brazing, or burning in making repairs or lubricating parts. + Perform climbing, rigging, lifting, and hoisting. + Perform minor electrical repairs, pipefitting, and maintenance on plant buildings and facilities. + Perform electromechanical and electrical repairs. + Transport material, parts, and supplies to assigned work areas using forklift truck/cart. + Report and/or remedy unsafe working conditions. + Keep necessary maintenance records. + Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area at all times. + Follow all safety procedures.

• Essential Skills
• + Troubleshooting + Maintenance technician skills + Mechanical repair + Hydraulics + Pneumatics + Preventive maintenance + Welding + Industrial maintenance + Reading schematics + PLC troubleshooting + Presses
• Additional Skills & Qualifications
• + Ability to operate Drill press, power saw, chain fall, gas and electric welding equipment, forklift truck, portable air tools, measuring devices, and miscellaneous hand tools + Experience with hydraulic devices, grinding equipment, high lift truck, burning, and torching equipment
• Why Work Here?
• Our company has a rich history dating back to the 1800s and continues to grow through acquisitions. We offer quarterly bonuses and attendance bonuses, creating a rewarding work environment for our employees.
• Work Environment
• This role is based in a manufacturing facility that can be dirty. It involves using various tools and equipment, including Drill press, power saw, chain fall, gas and electric welding equipment, forklift truck, portable air tools, measuring devices, and miscellaneous hand tools, hydraulic devices, grinding equipment, high lift truck, burning, and torching equipment.
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Surgoinsville, Tennessee.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $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 Surgoinsville,TN.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.