Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Diesel Mechanic / Maintenance Technician in McKeesport, PA
Job Description
This role combines fleet maintenance and industrial plant maintenance in a fast-paced production environment. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles as well as facility machinery, ensuring safe, reliable operation and minimal downtime. The position also involves welding and fabrication work, along with routine preventative maintenance and accurate documentation of all service activities.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and service diesel and gasoline engines on trucks, forklifts, and yard vehicles.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair brake systems, hydraulic setups, and vehicle electrical systems on heavy equipment.
- Troubleshoot and maintain industrial plant equipment, including assembly systems, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic lines, and automated piping and coating systems.
- Identify root causes of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues to reduce and prevent manufacturing downtime.
- Perform welding and fabrication tasks to complete structural repairs, component modifications, and industrial cutting work.
- Use hand and power tools to carry out mechanical repairs and fabrication safely and efficiently.
- Conduct preventative maintenance such as oil changes, filter replacements, lubrication, and routine inspections on vehicles and plant equipment.
- Requisition parts and materials needed for repairs and maintenance activities in a timely manner.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and service documentation for fleet and facility equipment.
- Read, interpret, and follow industrial schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical repair manuals to plan and complete repairs.
- Collaborate with production and operations personnel to schedule maintenance and minimize impact on manufacturing output.
- Adhere to safety procedures and best practices while working on heavy equipment and industrial machinery.
Essential Skills
- Approximately 3 years of proven experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining complex diesel and gasoline vehicles or heavy industrial equipment.
- Hands-on experience with heavy equipment such as trucks, forklifts, and yard vehicles.
- Advanced knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, including engine diagnostics and repair.
- Strong understanding of vehicle and equipment electrical systems and the ability to troubleshoot electrical faults.
- Proficiency with complex hydraulic systems, including diagnosis, repair, and maintenance.
- Experience inspecting, maintaining, and repairing brake systems, including air brake mechanisms.
- Proficiency in maintaining and repairing plant equipment such as conveyors, pneumatic lines, pumps, and automated piping and coating systems.
- Practical welding and fabrication experience using various techniques for structural repairs and component modifications.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from industrial schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical repair manuals.
- Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting skills across diesel, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
- Experience performing preventative maintenance on engines and industrial equipment, including oil and filter changes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in industrial, steel fabrication, pipe mill, or millwright environments.
- Comfort working in a production-driven, fast-paced industrial setting.
- Strong attention to detail when documenting maintenance activities and repair histories.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to reduce equipment downtime.
- Solid understanding of preventive maintenance practices for both fleet and plant machinery.
- Capability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with operations and production teams.
Why Work Here?
You join a production-driven organization that offers market-leading compensation and benefits, providing strong job security in a facility that plays a meaningful role in its surrounding community. The culture rewards initiative and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, giving you the opportunity to grow your technical skill set while contributing to work that has a visible local impact.
Work Environment
You work in a heavy industrial manufacturing setting that blends fleet maintenance with automated coating and piping systems. The environment is fast-paced and production-driven, with frequent interaction with trucks, forklifts, yard vehicles, conveyors, pumps, pneumatic lines, and automated industrial machinery. You regularly use hand and power tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic instruments to service both mobile equipment and fixed plant systems. Work takes place on the shop floor and in the yard around active operations, requiring consistent attention to safety procedures, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and readiness to move between vehicle bays and production areas as maintenance needs arise.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of McKeesport, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60320.00 - $60320.00/yr.
Medical Insurance: Highly rated comprehensive health insurance plans that cover employees and their immediate families. Dental Insurance: Complete dental care packages provided right after completing the standard training period. Vision Care: Basic and specialty eye care insurance options. Retirement & Financial Perks401(k) Plan: Company-sponsored retirement savings program featuring a 50% employer match on employee contributions up to 7%.Overtime Opportunities: Routine availability of overtime pay due to shift models structured around active plant production needs. Paid Time Off (PTO)Vacation Days: Earned paid vacation allowances that scale upwards with an employee's total tenure at the plant. Paid Holidays: Standard company-paid holidays off for active production staff
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in McKeesport,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.
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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.