Maintenance Mechanic - Direct Hire

ZipRecruiter; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for an onsite role in Reading, PA. The position offers a pay rate of $27-$33/hour, alongside benefits such as medical and 401(k) plan. Responsibilities include maintaining facility systems, performing repairs, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have experience in industrial maintenance, basic electrical skills, and troubleshooting capabilities.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance in an industrial environment is essential.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems.
• Basic electrical knowledge up to 480v required.

Responsibilities

• Keep facility systems and equipment operations running smoothly.
• Perform daily inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Repair and rebuild machinery components as required.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Mechanical and Basic Electrical (480V)

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Conveyor Maintenance

Blueprints/Schematics/Manuals

Troubleshooting and Repair

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Testing equipment (multi-meters)

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Mechanic

Shifts: 1st Shift 7:00am - 3:30pm (Mon - Fri); 2nd Shift 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Mon - Fri)

Pay Rate: $27 - $33/hour

Clean and Climate Controlled Environment. Opportunity for Overtime and Growth within Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Play a key role in keeping the facility systems and equipment operations running and leading continuous improvement projects
• Tasks include daily inspections, preventive maintenance, emergency breakdowns and repair work orders
• Troubleshoots and repairs 3-phase motors up to 480v as well as utilizes testing equipment including multi-meters
• Repair, rebuild, and replace hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, gearboxes, shafts, and bearings
• Responsible for performing preventative maintenance on the machinery and make sure everything is running smoothly
• Utilizing hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment, and blueprints/manuals to ensure everything is precise and accurate

Qualifications and Skills

• Industrial Maintenance
• Mechanical and Basic Electrical (480V)
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Conveyor Maintenance
• Blueprints/Schematics/Manuals
• Troubleshooting and Repair

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/hr. Benefits eligibility applies and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to plan terms. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include:

• 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
• 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 Reading, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 2025.

About Aerotek

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, color, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristic protected by law.