Maintenance Mechanic

Spherion Altoona is working to fill a 1st Shift, Maintenance Mechanic position in Altoona, PA. The pay rate is $33.84 HOURLY. This position will be a DIRECT HIRE Opportunity! Maintenance Mechanic Altoona, PA 16602 US Job Type: FULL TIME Hours / Week: 40 Work Hours: 1st Shift Pay Rate: $33.84 USD HOURLY

Job Description:

Set up, operate, and maintain packaging equipment to ensure safe, efficient production and consistent product quality. Monitor machine performance, adjust settings, troubleshoot issues, and maintain a clean work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Set up packaging machines with correct product codes, weights, bags, film, and seals.
• Install and replace film rolls weighing up to 85 lbs.
• Monitor product quality, package seals, cut-offs, fill levels, and printed codes.
• Adjust machine settings, scales, sensors, and programs as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate with maintenance and production teams.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and company policies.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble extruders, mixers, and inclines as required.

Education: High School Experience: 12 months

• Six months to one year of production or machine operation experience.

Physical:

• Moderate Lifting (up to 50 lbs)
• Pushing / Pulling
• Standing / Walking
• Hot Environments
• PPE Required (Noise / Chemical / Dust)

Skills:

• Strong mechanical, math, reading, computer, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.

Industry: Other Services (Except Public Administration) Classification: 49-9071.00 Post ID: ALT-211677_1-83568538 Post Date: 2026-10-23 Post Expires: 2026-11-22

key responsibilities

Set up packaging machines with correct product codes, weights, bags, film, and seals., Install and replace film rolls weighing up to 85 lbs., Monitor product quality, package seals, cut-offs, fill levels, and printed codes., Adjust machine settings, scales, sensors, and programs as needed., Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate with maintenance and production teams., Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety, sanitation, and quality procedures., Follow lockout/tagout procedures and company policies., Disassemble, clean, and reassemble extruders, mixers, and inclines as required.

experience 1 years - Six months to one year of production or machine operation experience.

skills Strong mechanical, math, reading, computer, and problem-solving skills., Good communication, teamwork, and organizational skills., Ability to work independently and maintain attention to detail.

education High School