Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to support industrial manufacturing operations in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role focuses on mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently.

Candidates should have strong preventive and corrective maintenance skills, be comfortable reading blueprints, and able to work across multiple shift options. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers competitive pay, benefits, and career growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Inspect, repair, replace, and adjust machinery and equipment components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications as needed.
• Work with bearings, gearboxes, pumps, piping systems, lubrication systems, and rotating equipment.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Document maintenance activities and equipment conditions accurately.
• Operate forklifts, lifts, and other support equipment as needed.
• Support continuous improvement, safety, and reliability initiatives throughout the facility.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Industrial Maintenance degree

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Maintenance equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Cedar Rapids, IA

Multiple Shift Options Available

Competitive Pay + Benefits + Career Growth

We're hiring experienced Maintenance Technicians to support industrial manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for candidates with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills who enjoy working with production equipment, performing repairs, and helping keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Inspect, repair, replace, and adjust machinery and equipment components
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals
• Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications as needed
• Work with bearings, gearboxes, pumps, piping systems, lubrication systems, and rotating equipment
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision maintenance equipment safely and effectively
• Document maintenance activities and equipment conditions accurately
• Operate forklifts, lifts, and other support equipment as needed
• Support continuous improvement, safety, and reliability initiatives throughout the facility

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience

• Industrial Maintenance degree or related technical education
• Electrical troubleshooting experience
• PLC troubleshooting experience
• Precision alignment experience
• Gearbox, bearing, and lubrication systems maintenance
• Fabrication and equipment modification
• Forklift, scissor lift, or aerial lift operation

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Hands-on work with a wide variety of industrial equipment
• Team-focused work environment
• Ongoing training and skill development
• Strong safety culture
• Opportunity to work with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

Typical Shift Options May Include

• 1st Shift: Day shift schedules available
• 2nd Shift: Afternoon and evening schedules available
• Additional schedules may be available based on business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $32.00/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 & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.