Job Title: Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Performs mechanical maintenance work and repair work on all plant equipment and machinery. Receives instructions and work assignments from Supervisor. Works from blueprints of drawings and plans working procedure. Develops and implements new mechanical/electrical operations for improvements. Performs mechanical and hydraulic maintenance and repair work to equipment and machinery throughout the plant as required. Repairs, replaces, aligns, adjusts, and installs parts of plant equipment and machinery. Reads effectively mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings. Operates equipment and makes adjustments to ensure proper operating conditions prior to turning over to operating personnel. Determines material needs and is responsible for getting material to job and for getting necessary parts ordered or made. Directs activities of other maintenance employees at the direction of the maintenance supervisor. Performs any necessary welding, brazing, or burning in making repairs or lubricating parts. Performs climbing, rigging, lifting, and hoisting. Performs minor electrical repairs, pipefitting, and maintenance and construction on plant buildings and facilities, such as replacing and wiring up motors, installing all types of lines, and repairing and replacing parts in pumps. Performs electromechanical and electrical repairs as well. Transports material, parts, and supplies to assigned work areas using a forklift truck/cart or other means of transporting. Reports and/or remedies unsafe working conditions. Keeps necessary maintenance records. Keeps work area in a clean and safe, orderly condition at all times. Follows all safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and hydraulic maintenance and repair work on plant equipment and machinery.

• Receive instructions and work assignments from Supervisor.

• Work from blueprints, drawings, and plans to develop working procedures.

• Develop and implement new mechanical/electrical operations for improvements.

• Repair, replace, align, adjust, and install parts of plant equipment and machinery.

• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.

• Operate equipment and make adjustments to ensure proper operating conditions.

• Determine material needs and ensure materials and parts are ordered or made.

• Direct activities of other maintenance employees under the supervision of the maintenance supervisor.

• Perform necessary welding, brazing, or burning for repairs or lubrication.

• Perform climbing, rigging, lifting, and hoisting tasks.

• Perform minor electrical repairs, pipefitting, and maintenance on plant buildings and facilities.

• Perform electromechanical and electrical repairs.

• Transport materials, parts, and supplies using a forklift truck/cart or other means.

• Report and/or remedy unsafe working conditions.

• Maintain necessary maintenance records.

• Keep work area clean, safe, and orderly at all times.

• Follow all safety procedures.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Mechanical maintenance

• Repair

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatics

• Preventive maintenance

• Welding

• Industrial maintenance

• Schematic reading

• PLC troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate drill press, power saw, chain fall, gas and electric welding equipment, forklift truck, portable air tools, measuring devices, miscellaneous hand tools, hydraulic devices, grinding equipment, high lift truck, burning and torching equipment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Surgoinsville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 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.