Maintenance Mechanic
8 days ago
Rockford
Job DescriptionMaintenance Mechanic – 1st Shift (CNC Manufacturing)Start Your Maintenance Career with Room to Grow We’re looking for a Maintenance Mechanic to support daily production by performing routine maintenance and basic repairs on CNC machines and shop equipment. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands‑on mechanical experience—especially from an auto shop, industrial, or facilities experience—who wants to grow into a skilled industrial maintenance technician with on‑the‑job training and mentorship. You’ll work alongside experienced maintenance professionals in a stable, supportive manufacturing environment with modern CNC equipment. What You’ll Do • Perform routine maintenance and basic mechanical repairs on CNC machines and shop equipment, • Inspect, oil, and lubricate machine components to keep equipment running safely and efficiently, • Assist with light fabrication and basic metal work for equipment upkeep, • Support general facility maintenance and minor repairs, • Use hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments to troubleshoot issues, • Complete preventive maintenance tasks following scheduled procedures, • Assist with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting, • Read and follow basic schematics, diagrams, and maintenance instructions, • Communicate equipment status and maintenance needs with supervisors, • Follow all safety procedures and keep work areas clean and organized, • Document completed maintenance activities as requiredWhat We’re Looking ForRequired Skills, • Mechanical aptitude and hands‑on repair or maintenance experience, • Experience using hand tools, power tools, micrometers, and calipers, • Basic knowledge of mechanical systems and maintenance practices, • Willingness to learn hydraulics, pneumatics, and CNC equipment, • Ability to read simple diagrams or schematics, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety, • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periodsNice to Have, • Auto mechanic, industrial, or facilities maintenance experience, • Exposure to CNC machines or automated manufacturing equipment, • Interest in long‑term growth within industrial maintenance, • Team‑focused mindset and dependable work ethicWhy You’ll Want to Work Here, • 1st Shift Only – No mandatory weekends, • Hands‑on learning and career advancement opportunities, • Medical benefits after 30 days of direct employment, • Additional benefits after 90 days, • Pay increase when hired on directly, • Supportive team culture with experienced leadership, • Monthly engagement activities, food trucks, and holiday meals, • Generous PTO that grows with tenure, • 40 hours after Year 1, • 80 hours after Year 2, • 160 hours in later yearsWork Schedule & Environment, • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., • Climate‑controlled, clean, and well‑organized facility, • Work around modern CNC milling machines and production equipment 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 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.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.