General Laborer

Aerotek; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a hands-on RME Jam Tech to support reliability and maintenance engineering, focusing on clearing jams, routine maintenance, and collaborating across operational environments. You’ll contribute to uptime and safety while adapting to diverse projects and shifts.

The role involves staying active in a production setting, working with material handling equipment, and performing tasks that require lifting, climbing, and bending.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or material handling environments.
• Familiarity with materials handling processes and equipment.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to lift up to 49 pounds and perform physical tasks daily.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment to maintain uptime.
• Access elevated equipment safely to resolve jam conditions.
• Use basic hand tools for maintenance tasks.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks on equipment.
• Lift/move equipment up to 49 pounds.
• Stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours.
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Skills

Hand tools

Lifting 49 lbs

Standing 12 hrs

Climbing ladders

Bending/reaching

Flexible schedule

Tools

Materials handling equipment

Job description

Job Title: RME Jam Tech

Job Description

Join the Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team as a hands-on RME Jam Tech, where you will play a critical role in keeping material handling and conveyance systems running smoothly. In this role, you support key project initiatives by quickly resolving equipment jams, performing basic preventive maintenance tasks, and working collaboratively across multiple operational environments. You use your practical skills, attention to safety, and adaptable work style to transform operational challenges into efficient, streamlined solutions.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment to maintain system uptime and ensure a consistent operational flow.

• Climb ladders and gangways safely to access elevated equipment and resolve jam conditions in hard-to-reach areas.

• Use basic hand tools to perform assigned tasks across different operational projects and equipment types.

• Follow established safe work practices while performing preventive maintenance checks on a variety of material handling equipment.

• Lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 49 pounds as part of daily operational and maintenance activities.

• Stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours while supporting ongoing production and material handling operations.

• Perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head to access equipment and clear jams.

• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays, to support continuous operations and project needs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using standard hand tools for basic maintenance and repair tasks.

• Ability to lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 49 pounds on a regular basis.

• Ability to stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours in a production and material handling environment.

• Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely to access elevated work areas and equipment.

• Ability to perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in production or material handling environments.

• Familiarity with materials handling processes and equipment.

• Comfort working across multiple operational projects and adapting to changing priorities.

Why Work Here?

Join a team-focused environment that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, where your hands‑on contributions directly support smooth operations and project success. You gain experience with material handling systems in a dynamic setting, benefit from a consistent work schedule with opportunities for flexible shifts, and develop practical technical skills that can support long‑term career growth in maintenance and operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production and material handling facility with active conveyance and material handling equipment. You work around moving machinery and materials, frequently standing and walking for up to 12‑hour shifts. The position involves climbing ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment, as well as regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching above and below the waist. You use standard hand tools to perform tasks and preventive maintenance checks. The schedule is flexible and may include nights, weekends, and holidays to support continuous operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Windsor, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Windsor, CT.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.