Industrial Mechanic

Aerotek; Tipton (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in Tipton, IN to maintain production equipment and plant systems on the 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.).

You will perform preventive and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and ensure safety, quality, and GMP compliance in a plastics manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include reading blueprints, basic machining, welding, and collaborating with maintenance, production, and engineering teams while keeping accurate records

Qualifications

• Experience in plastics processing equipment preferred.
• Experience in machining, fabrication, welding, and equipment modifications.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and work orders.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training or support.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety, quality, GMP policies at all times.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation issues.
• Diagnose malfunctions and test systems after repair.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Install and repair conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors.
• Read drawings and work orders to plan maintenance.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and operations.
• Travel occasionally for training or installations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Conveyor system experience

Motor repair

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Preventive maintenance

Blueprints and schematics reading

Machining and welding basics

Electrical skills

Hand and power tools usage

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Job Description

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains production equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe and efficient plant operations. This role performs both preventive and reactive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow and enforce all safety, quality, food safety/GMP, and company policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery, facility equipment, and support systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related issues to identify and resolve equipment failures.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions, repair or replace defective components, and test systems to verify proper operation.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform unscheduled repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Install, maintain, and repair manufacturing equipment including conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, and other plant machinery.
• Complete scheduled maintenance activities while machinery is in service or during planned shutdowns.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, blueprints, and work orders to plan and complete maintenance tasks accurately.
• Perform basic machining, fabrication, welding, and equipment modifications as needed to support production requirements.
• Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision measuring instruments safely and effectively.
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, and potential failures, and report findings to maintenance leadership.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, continuous improvement projects, and capital equipment installations.
• Support production teams by providing technical expertise and training on proper equipment operation and basic maintenance practices.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation in a timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with production, engineering, quality, and operations teams to help meet plant performance goals.
• Travel occasionally to support training, equipment installations, or other company facilities when required.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues.
• Experience working with plastics manufacturing equipment or in a plastics production environment.
• Hands-on conveyor system experience, including installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Proficiency in motor repair, including installation, alignment, and replacement of components.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics, including troubleshooting and repair of related systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on a variety of production and facility equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, manuals, and work orders.
• Experience with mechanical repair and adjustment of production machinery and support systems.
• Basic electrical skills related to industrial equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and precision measuring instruments safely.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial plant environment, preferably with plastics processing equipment.
• Background in basic machining, fabrication, welding, and equipment modifications.
• Familiarity with automation-related systems as they relate to equipment troubleshooting.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation for maintenance activities and repairs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, quality, and operations teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for training, equipment installations, or support at other facilities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a well-organized operation that invests in reliable equipment and supports a strong safety and quality culture. Benefits begin on your first day of employment, reflecting a commitment to employee well-being from the start. You will work in a very clean facility that values professionalism, continuous improvement, and collaboration across maintenance, production, and engineering teams.

Work Environment

This role operates in a clean manufacturing facility with a focus on safety, quality, and food safety/GMP standards. The position works on 2nd shift, typically from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., supporting ongoing production operations. You will regularly work around production machinery, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, and related equipment, using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic devices, and precision measuring instruments. Occasional travel may be required to support training, equipment installations, or other company facilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tipton, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $79040.00/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.

• health, dental, vision, 401k and paid pto

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tipton,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.