Industrial Maintenance Mechanic | Direct Hire

Aerotek; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire position

Benefits starting Day 1

401(k) with company contribution

13 paid holidays

Paid training on 1st shift

Company-provided tools

Frequent overtime opportunities

Double time after 48 hours

Triple time on holidays

Career growth and pay increases within

Job summary

Aerotek in Reading, PA is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a stable manufacturing facility. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment, troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems, and support production and facility projects.

Two shifts are offered: 2nd shift 3PM–11PM or 3rd shift 11PM–7AM, with training on 1st shift. This direct-hire role offers benefits from Day 1, 401(k) with company contribution, overtime opportunities, and

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with industrial maintenance or technical maintenance schooling.
• Electrical experience with 3-phase / 480V systems.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Repair and maintain production machinery.
• Assist with facility maintenance projects.
• Cross-train in maintenance and roll grinding operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial maintenance

3-phase 480V

Driver's license

Welding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC troubleshooting

Machine repair

Roll grinding

Job description

Maintenance Technician | Up to $32+/hr | Direct Hire

Location: Reading, PA

Shift: 2nd Shift (3PM-11PM) or 3rd Shift (11PM-7AM)

Pay: $26.17/hr + $5/hr Shift Differential & Incentives

We're hiring a Maintenance Technician for a stable, growing manufacturing facility in Reading, PA. This is a great opportunity for experienced maintenance professionals or recent graduates with a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance skillset.

What We Offer

• Direct hire position

• Benefits starting Day 1

• 401(k) with company contribution

• 13 paid holidays

• Paid training on 1st shift

• Company-provided tools

• Frequent overtime opportunities

• Double time after 48 hours

• Triple time on holidays

• Career growth and pay increases within the first year

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment

• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

• Repair and maintain production machinery

• Assist with facility maintenance projects

• Cross-train in maintenance and roll grinding operations

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Experience with industrial maintenance or technical maintenance schooling

• Electrical experience with 3-phase / 480V systems

• Valid driver's license

Preferred Skills:

• Welding (MIG/Stick)

• Hydraulics & pneumatics

• PLC troubleshooting

• Machine repair

• Roll grinding experience

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: Monday-Friday, 3PM-11PM

• 3rd Shift: Monday-Friday, 11PM-7AM

• Training completed on 1st Shift (7AM-3PM)

Open to recent graduates with Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical Maintenance, or Mechatronics training.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54433.60 - $65000.00/yr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions.

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.

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.