Industrial Maintenance Mechanic: Welding, Hydraulics & PLC

Aerotek; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

USW union benefits

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for a permanent, on-site role in Hammond, IN. You will repair, maintain and improve high-volume production equipment, troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical issues, and perform welding and fabrication to keep production running.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years' experience in preventive maintenance, ability to lift 50+ lbs, read blueprints, and follow lockout/tagout safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Hands-on experience repairing conveyors, stackers, and packaging equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Ability to perform MIG and Stick welding on steel materials.
• Basic electrical skills, including experience with AC/DC motors and 480V systems.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints and mechanical diagrams.
• Experience with lockout/tagout procedures and safe work practices.
• Capability to lift 50 or more pounds regularly.
• Comfort working around PLC-controlled equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain industrial machinery including conveyors, shrink wrappers, stackers, ovens, sorters, power transmission systems, and palletizers.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems to ensure reliable operation of production equipment.
• Perform MIG and Stick welding on steel materials for repair, reinforcement, and fabrication of machine components.
• Apply basic electrical skills, including swapping out AC/DC motors and working with 480V systems, in accordance with safety standards.
• Work safely around PLC-controlled equipment and understand how mechanical and electrical systems interface with automation.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, mechanical drawings, and diagrams to diagnose issues and complete repairs correctly.
• Realign, adjust, and calibrate mechanical components to restore proper operation and minimize downtime.
• Cut, thread, and install new pipe as needed for machinery, utilities, and process systems.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures rigorously to ensure safe maintenance and repair activities.
• Perform troubleshooting and preventive maintenance (PM) on production equipment, including conveyors, stackers, and packaging machinery.
• Collaborate closely with other mechanics and maintenance team members to solve complex equipment problems and support production needs.
• Lift, move, and handle parts and tools weighing 50 pounds or more as part of regular maintenance tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Hydraulics

MIG welding

Stick welding

Electrical basics

Reading blueprints

Lockout/tagout

PLC familiarity

Lifting 50+ lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for a permanent, on-site role in Hammond, IN. You will repair, maintain and improve high-volume production equipment, troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic and basic electrical issues, and perform welding and fabrication to keep production running.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years' experience in preventive maintenance, ability to lift 50+ lbs, read blueprints, and follow lockout/tagout safety standards.