Job Title: Maintenance MechanicJob DescriptionAs a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining a variety of machinery and equipment, including pumps, motors, filling and packaging equipment, conveyors, palletizers, piping, valves, tanks, agitators, drives, gearboxes, and utilities. You will use a range of tools, from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. You will perform inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and work with filling line operators to efficiently change over line equipment for different label, container, and packaging sizes. Your role will also involve improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) on the filling lines, maintaining all operating equipment in satisfactory condition, and scheduling needed repairs to minimize interference with operations.Responsibilities
Repair and maintain machinery and equipment including pumps, motors, filling and packaging equipment, conveyors, palletizers, piping, valves, tanks, agitators, drives, gearboxes, and utilities.
Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
Perform inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and ensure equipment reliability.
Work with filling line operators to efficiently change over line equipment for different label, container, and packaging sizes.
Improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) on the filling lines by Pareto analysis of OEE data and implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools to reduce downtime.
Maintain all operating equipment in satisfactory condition.
Schedule needed repairs to have minimum interference with operations.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment in a timely and efficient manner.
Comply with company safety rules and procedures.
Complete daily and shift clean-up tasks.
Communicate results, concerns, and issues with supervisor and co-workers.
Ensure shift-to-shift hand-off is complete.
Support and complete small capital projects.
Essential Skills
Basic math skills
Troubleshooting
Preventive maintenance
Mechanical aptitude
Electrical skills
Calibration
Ability to enter and retrieve computer data accurately
Ability to operate machinery
Problem-solving in a team environment
Active participation in the Continuous Improvement Process
Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds
Willingness to work overtime as required
Additional Skills & Qualifications
3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in chemical or paint manufacturing.
Why Work Here?We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a flexible spending account, a 401K plan, a legal plan, an emotional well-being program, family leave, tuition reimbursement, and a mortgage insider program. Our company supports a healthy work-life balance and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.Work EnvironmentYou will work in an environment where you will repair and maintain machinery and equipment such as pumps, motors, filling and packaging equipment, conveyors, palletizers, piping, valves, tanks, agitators, drives, gearboxes, and utilities. You will use a range of tools from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. The role requires performing inspections and preventive maintenance, working with filling line operators, improving OEE, maintaining equipment, scheduling repairs, troubleshooting, and ensuring compliance with safety rules and procedures. The environment is dynamic and requires effective communication and collaboration with supervisors and co-workers.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $38.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Pawtucket,RI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 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.