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Maintenance Mechanic

  • Cherry Hill, NJ, United States

$38.4 USD / hour

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Pay
$38.4 USD / hour
Experience
5+ years of industrial maintenance experience within a heavy manufacturing environment.
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician | Night Shift Pay: $35$39/hr, based on experienceJob Description Were looking for an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician who enjoys troubleshooting and getting to the root cause of equipment issues. This is a hands-on role working with heavy industrial machinery, including extrusion presses, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and electrical systems.Youll receive approximately 34 weeks of day-shift training before transitioning to a permanent rotating night schedule. This is a great opportunity for a well-rounded maintenance technician who wants to work on complex equipment and utilize both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, and maintain heavy industrial machinery and plant equipment.
  • Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on PLC-controlled equipment, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, piping, and fluid power systems.
  • Maintain aluminum extrusion presses and related auxiliary equipment.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, service manuals, and equipment specifications.
  • Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Troubleshoot PLCs, AC/DC drives, electrical circuits, wiring, and process control systems.
  • Perform welding, cutting, burning, conduit installation, and mechanical repairs as needed.
  • Document work orders and maintenance activities electronically.
  • Work closely with maintenance and production teams to resolve equipment issues and reduce downtime.
  • Follow Lockout/Tagout, PPE, Confined Space, Fall Protection, OSHA, and facility safety requirements.

Essential Skills

  • 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience within a heavy manufacturing environment.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with 480V systems.
  • Experience working with PLCs, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and industrial machinery.
  • Ability to diagnose root causes and complete repairs rather than simply replacing components.
  • Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals.
  • Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
  • Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work independently when diagnosing complex equipment issues.
  • Comfortable working a permanent 12-hour rotating night schedule.

Why Work Here?

  • Competitive pay of $35$39/hr
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Life insurance
  • Stable, long-term industrial maintenance opportunity
  • Work with a variety of equipment and technologies, including PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and large industrial machinery
  • Opportunity to expand your troubleshooting and technical maintenance skills
  • Structured 34 week daytime training period before transitioning to nights

Schedule Training: MondayFriday, approximately 6:00 AM3:00 PM for 34 weeksPermanent Shift: 6:00 PM6:00 AM, rotating scheduleSchedule Requirement: Must be available to work any day of the week based on the rotation.Work Environment This position is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility working around large machinery, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled equipment.While portions of the facility are climate controlled, technicians may work in areas that can be hot, dusty, and loud depending on the equipment and work being performed. Appropriate PPE and industrial workwear are required, and established safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and mobile equipment protocols are actively enforced. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cherry Hill, NJ. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.40 - $38.40/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cherry Hill, NJ. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cherry Hill,NJ.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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