Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform mechanical repairs of the conveyor, bottling, and packaging systems. Responsibilities include motor changes, troubleshooting and diagnosing faults, changing drives and belts, gearboxes, preventative maintenance, and working on various equipment throughout the facility. The primary role involves fielding service calls throughout the facility to diagnose and troubleshoot any issues. Common tasks include fixing stoppage of machines/conveyors, changing bad cylinders, fixing photo eyes, replacing chains, and more. Preventative Maintenance is a small portion of the job, completed during the 'cleaning window' which lasts 2-3 hours every 1-2 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs of conveyor, bottling, and packaging systems.

• Change motors, troubleshoot and diagnose faults, and change drives and belts.

• Work on gearboxes and perform preventative maintenance.

• Field service calls throughout the facility to diagnose and troubleshoot issues.

• Fix stoppage of machines/conveyors, change bad cylinders, fix photo eyes, and replace chains.

Essential Skills

• Preventive maintenance

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatics

• Troubleshooting

• Gearboxes

• Motors

• Three phase motors

• Switches

• Conveyor system maintenance

• Electrical skills

• Ability to read schematics

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Must have own basic set of tools

• Must be able to work 1 weekend day with the option to have two days off

• Electrical experience is a plus

• Experience in food manufacturing maintenance is a plus

• Experience with pumps and hydraulics is a plus

Why Work Here?

We offer optional and unlimited overtime with very flexible working hours. Employees can come in early or stay late as much as they want, or just work 40 hours if they prefer (barring an emergency repair). Pay raises can happen as soon as one month into the job for those who work well with the team and are eager to learn. We provide a Thrift Plan similar to a Pension Plan where employees contribute 2% of their income and the company contributes 10-15% based on performance, with a maximum of 23% contribution towards retirement.

Work Environment

The company is highly organized and has made significant investments in the last 5 years, including brand new conveyor systems, blow molding lines, packaging lines, and more.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00

• 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 Little Rock,AR.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 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.