Industrial Mechanic

Industrial Mechanic

Location: Charlestown, MA

Employment Type: Direct Placement; Full-Time

Compensation: $30-45+

About The Role:

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Industrial Mechanic to join our team at a large-scale industrial facility in Charlestown, MA. This role is ideal for someone with strong electrical troubleshooting abilities, mechanical aptitude, and experience in welding and/or heavy equipment operation. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, repairing, and optimizing plant machinery and infrastructure to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including motors, controls, and wiring.

Operate and maintain heavy equipment such as forklifts, manlifts, and other mobile machinery.

Conduct basic to intermediate welding and fabrication tasks as needed.

Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to support production goals.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and comply with safety and environmental regulations.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.

Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a related field.

Strong electrical troubleshooting skills (PLC experience a plus).

Welding experience (MIG, TIG, or Stick) preferred.

Ability to operate heavy equipment safely and efficiently.

Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and other safety protocols.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces or at heights.

Comfortable working in industrial environments with noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Benefits:

Competitive pay and overtime opportunities.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

401(k) with company match.

Paid time off and holidays.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 Charlestown, MA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.