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Aerotek in Gibsonton, FL is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair equipment—electrical systems, hydraulics, welding, plumbing, compressors, cranes, and trailers—onsite in a contract-to-hire role.
Responsibilities include troubleshooting three-phase motors, preventive maintenance on hydraulics and pneumatics, and electrical work up to 480V, with strict lockout/tagout and OSHA safety compliance. Pay ranges $25.00-$30.00 per hour.
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Job Description
Collaborate with the Maintenance Manager to coordinate and repair equipment including electrical systems, hydraulics, welding and burning equipment, plumbing, compressors, cranes, diesel repair, forklifts, trucks, and trailers. Ensure all equipment is maintained in safe and working conditions through preventative and corrective maintenance both in the shop and yard. Troubleshoot and repair three-phase motors and perform preventative maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Conduct electrical installations with voltages up to 480V and diagnose electrical and wiring faults. Familiarity with lockout/tagout procedures and adherence to OSHA safety standards are essential.
Coordinate and repair various equipment such as electrical systems, hydraulics, welding and burning equipment, plumbing, compressors, cranes, diesel repair, forklifts, trucks, and trailers.
Ensure equipment is repaired to safe and working conditions through preventative and corrective maintenance.
Troubleshoot and repair three-phase motors.
Perform preventative maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Conduct electrical installations with voltages up to 480V.
Diagnose electrical and wiring faults.
Follow lockout/tagout procedures.
Adhere to all OSHA safety procedures.
Heavy equipment mechanic
Maintenance technician
Millwright
Mechanic
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Machine maintenance
Blueprint reading
Schematic interpretation
Troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480V
Electrical installations
Experience with three-phase motors, breakers, and breaker boxes
Electrical troubleshooting
Lockout/tagout procedures
Experience with PLCs and VFDs
Diesel maintenance
Knowledge of sprockets, motors, DC motors, and electrical valves
Minimum of 3 years of electrical maintenance experience
Experience in an outdoor industrial environment
Experience with heavy equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and welding machinery
Welding experience is a plus
Diesel experience is a plus
Enjoy comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with stable working hours and competitive pay. Benefit from free short/long-term disability insurance, employee assistance programs, and tuition reimbursement. Accumulate paid time off that increases after the first year. Participate in safety star recognition, where one person per facility each quarter receives gift certificates and a designated parking spot. Celebrate achievements with enjoyable lunch events like BBQs and pizza parties.
Work in an industrial fabrication shop characterized by hot, dirty, and dusty conditions. The facility features open-air structures with 2-5 open fans to provide ventilation.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gibsonton, FL.
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Gibsonton,FL.
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.