Industrial Mechanic

Industrial Mechanic

As an Industrial Mechanic, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, including motors, conveyor systems, PLC programs, blow mold machines, injection mold machines, material handling equipment, AC/DC drives, lighting systems, and blending/mixing systems. You will also optimize equipment efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure quality and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure safety.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
• Perform equipment changes, mold changes, and setups.
• Repair, replace, and adjust electrical or mechanical parts in machines and equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and repair on hydraulic equipment, electrical and mechanical components, blow mold machines, and conveyor systems.
• Install new equipment and overhaul machines when necessary.
• Respond to maintenance issues from operators, packers, quality assurance, and plant supervision.
• Train, instruct, and mentor new hires or lower-level maintenance staff.
• Handle responsibilities related to pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, sensors, bearings, air pressure equipment, drives, valves, AC/DC, cylinders, pumps, various shafts, and other secondary equipment.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in maintenance mechanics and electrical maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in welding and machining.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to perform repair and fabrication tasks.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Proficient in industrial maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing working conditions.
• Proficiency in MS Office preferred.
• 5S knowledge preferred.
• 2-year degree or 3 years of industrial maintenance experience required.

Why Work Here?

Our organization offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid vacation. As a world-class leader in manufacturing industrial containers, we provide opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic industry. Join a team that values sustainability by reconditioning and reusing industrial packaging, contributing to a greener future.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a manufacturing environment on the 2nd shift, from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. The role requires working with various industrial equipment, and adherence to safety protocols is essential.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Branchburg, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Branchburg, NJ.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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 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 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.