Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing high-speed commercial printing press equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will perform both preventative and reactive maintenance on complex machinery, using your electrical and mechanical skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and safely. The position requires working with a variety of industrial systems and components to keep production running efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on high-speed printing presses and related production equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs on equipment and machinery within the plant when breakdowns or malfunctions occur.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including AC/DC controls, 3-phase motors, drive controls, conveyors, belts, bearings, and sensing devices.
• Work with photo and proximity sensing devices and encoders to ensure accurate machine operation and product quality.
• Use electrical and mechanical schematics to diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Use a multimeter and other diagnostic tools to identify electrical faults and verify proper operation of components.
• Interface with Siemens PLCs to check inputs and outputs for troubleshooting and diagnosis; no programming is required.
• Repair and rebuild mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics, to restore proper machine function.
• Perform conveyor maintenance, including inspection, adjustment, and replacement of components as needed.
• Follow established maintenance procedures and document work performed to support reliability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other technicians on a small team to prioritize work orders and support production needs.
• Work safely around high-speed automated equipment, petroleum-based materials, and in confined spaces when required.
• Participate in training and skill development to progress through the pay-for-skills program and take on more advanced tasks over time.
• Maintain and progressively build your own tool set, including steel-toe footwear, in alignment with the facility’s tool list.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical troubleshooting and repair of production machinery.
• Proficiency performing preventative maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and use electrical and mechanical schematics to troubleshoot issues.
• Ability to safely and effectively use a multimeter for electrical diagnosis.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, specifically checking inputs and outputs for troubleshooting (no programming required).
• Experience working with AC/DC controls and 3-phase electrical systems.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, including repair and system rebuilding.
• Experience with conveyor maintenance, including inspection, adjustment, and component replacement.
• Strong general mechanical aptitude and ability to repair and rebuild systems.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated ability to perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot issues independently.
• Ability to work safely around high-speed automated equipment, petroleum-based materials, and in confined spaces.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts, including potential overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Siemens PLCs for monitoring and troubleshooting inputs and outputs.
• Welding experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a high-speed printing, packaging, or similar automated manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Comfort working in loud, dusty, and occasionally dirty industrial settings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors and a small maintenance team across multiple shifts.
• Willingness to progressively acquire and maintain your own tools according to a provided tool list.
• Ability to adapt to different shift schedules, including first shift and night shift options, depending on assignment.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a structured pay-for-skills program with evaluations approximately every six months, creating clear opportunities to earn higher pay as your skills grow. You can work toward higher pay rates by expanding your technical capabilities and taking on more complex tasks. The benefits package includes access to health coverage with payroll deductions scaled to annual salary, as well as low-cost dental and vision options, with competitive pre-tax rates for individual coverage. You will join a stable manufacturing operation that values long-term development, provides formal training during onboarding, and offers consistent overtime opportunities at an enhanced rate after 40 hours. The culture emphasizes continuous improvement, teamwork within small maintenance crews, and exposure to high-tech, automated equipment that supports ongoing professional growth.

Work Environment

The role is based in a commercial printing manufacturing facility that operates high-tech, high-speed automated printing presses. You will work around large industrial machinery, petroleum-based materials, and in some cases confined spaces, so safety awareness and adherence to procedures are essential. The environment can be loud, dusty, and occasionally dirty in certain areas, reflecting a typical heavy manufacturing setting. The position is located in Building 4, which is described as the newest and cleanest building, focused on long-run production with consistent work. Maintenance technicians work on small teams, with one supervisor and two to three technicians per shift, and the maintenance group supports multiple shifts across the facility. Shift options include first shift schedules such as Sunday–Tuesday with every other Wednesday, Thursday–Saturday with every other Wednesday, and a night schedule consisting of seven consecutive 12-hour shifts. Initial training takes place on first shift, typically 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the first week, and continues until you are fully trained and comfortable. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours. Technicians are expected to provide and build up their own tools over time, following a provided tool list, and must wear appropriate safety footwear such as steel-toe shoes or boots in the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mechanicsburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Mechanicsburg,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.

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.