Job Description:
Maintenance Mechanic
Pay Rate: $28 -32/hour
First and Second Shift Available
1st shift: Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:30pm)
2nd shift: Monday - Friday (3:00pm - 11:30pm)
Opportunity for Overtime and Growth
Clean and Climate Controlled Facility
Job Responsibilities:
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery to maximize uptime and minimize unplanned downtime
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on high‑speed manufacturing equipmet
• Diagnose equipment failures using blueprints and technical manuals to identify root causes and implement lasting repairs
• Maintain conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and automated systems to ensure consistent and safe production operations
• Respond to emergency breakdowns during production shifts, restoring equipment quickly to meet output and quality targets
• Complete scheduled PMs, inspections, and lubrication programs while documenting work performed in maintenance logs
• Assisted with installation, setup, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment upgrades
Skills:
Industrial Machinery
Mechanical Inclination
Basic Electrical Maintenance
Blueprint Reading
Conveyor Maintenance
Motors and Gearboxes
Mechanical Troubleshooting
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Reading,PA.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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.
$28-$32 per hour Employment Type: Full-Time