Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic's 1st & 3rd Shift Needed $28-30/hr! Job Description This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of industrial equipment in a high-volume, FDA-regulated manufacturing environment. You will perform preventative and predictive maintenance, support continuous production, and contribute to process improvement initiatives while working with liquid filling and packaging equipment. Responsibilities Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on all industrial equipment to minimize downtime and ensure reliable operation. Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production equipment and identify root causes of failures. Maintain and repair conveyors, photo eye sensors, packaging equipment, labelers, cappers, and other industrial machinery. Ensure converting equipment and production lines run consistently and efficiently throughout the shift. Conduct equipment changeovers and setups, including adjustments on fillers, pumps, and valves to meet production requirements. Use precision measuring equipment such as micrometers, dial indicators, and multimeters to diagnose problems and verify tolerances. Perform mechanical repairs and implement technical solutions to improve equipment performance and reliability. Participate in manufacturing process improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and productivity. Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and FDA-related procedures while performing maintenance activities. Document maintenance work, repairs, and inspections accurately using computer systems and maintenance records. Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work and support continuous operations. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures while working on equipment and within the facility. Essential Skills Minimum of 1+ years of industrial maintenance experience working on hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and 3-phase motors. Hands-on experience with mechanical maintenance and repair of industrial equipment. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Comfort working with changeovers, equipment setups, fillers, pumps, and valves. Proficiency using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, dial indicators, and multimeters. High school diploma or GED. Computer proficiency in MS Office. Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance in a manufacturing environment. Ability to work safely in an FDA-regulated or GMP environment and follow documented procedures. Additional Skills & Qualifications Prefer 3+ years of experience working in a GMP environment. Best fit includes a minimum of 5 years of related manufacturing experience in an FDA-regulated facility. Average fit includes 3 years of experience in a non-FDA facility. Previous experience in GMP or food manufacturing is a plus. Experience in the food and beverage industry is advantageous, especially in FDA-regulated settings. Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and control components. Ability to contribute to manufacturing process improvement initiatives. Comfort working in environments with strong product odors such as mouthwash, lotion, and alcohol-based products. Why Work Here? You will join a stable, established organization that offers strong long-term prospects and comprehensive benefits. The company supports employees' financial growth through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you a direct stake in the organization's success. You will work in a large-scale, modern production and distribution environment with opportunities to develop your technical skills and advance your career. Work Environment This role is based in a large health and beauty care manufacturing and distribution facility with nearly a million square feet of production and logistics operations. The plant operates around the clock, five days a week, with products distributed nationwide seven days a week, so schedules may involve working during various shifts to support continuous operations. The facility is a liquid filling environment, and many processes involve packaging and handling of liquid products. Because it is an FDA-regulated and GMP-compliant facility, work is performed in a structured, process-driven setting with defined procedures and quality standards. Candidates with liquid filling, packaging, or food and beverage manufacturing backgrounds typically adapt well to this environment. The production areas can have strong odors depending on the department, including noticeable scents of mouthwash, lotion, alcohol, and other health and beauty products. Employees work around industrial equipment such as conveyors, sensors, packaging machinery, and filling lines, using standard industrial tools and precision measuring instruments while following safety and cleanliness requirements. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smyrna, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 Smyrna,TN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.