Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek; Bayonne (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a first-shift contract-to-hire role in Bayonne, NJ. Focused on diagnosing and repairing production equipment, you will lead maintenance activities, perform preventative tasks, and assist with equipment changeovers in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates will read electrical schematics, diagnose PLCs, weld and machine parts, and work from ladders or aerial lifts.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose electrical issues.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and reading ladder logic.
• Millwright experience including welding and machining.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Able to work from ladders and aerial lifts such as scissor lifts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine equipment inspections
• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot equipment components
• Lead maintenance repairs and assist other technicians with troubleshooting
• Train and mentor new maintenance team members
• Complete equipment changeovers and production support activities
• Weld and machine parts as needed for equipment repairs
• Enter and complete work orders within the CMMS system

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Read ladder logic

Mechanical troubleshooting

Welding and machining

Blueprints/engineering drawings

Hand and power tools

Ladders/ aerial lifts

Mentoring teammates

Tools

CMMS

Welding equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Shift: 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on role focused on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment while helping lead maintenance activities across the facility. If you have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and enjoy solving equipment issues, this is a great opportunity with consistent overtime and an excellent benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine equipment inspections
• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot equipment components
• Lead maintenance repairs and assist other technicians with troubleshooting
• Train and mentor new maintenance team members
• Complete equipment changeovers and production support activities
• Weld and machine parts as needed for equipment repairs
• Enter and complete work orders within the CMMS system

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagnose electrical issues
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and reading ladder logic
• Millwright experience including welding and machining
• Ability to operate hand and power tools
• Able to work from ladders and aerial lifts such as scissor lifts
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bayonne, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bayonne, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bayonne,NJ.

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.