Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Pasadena, TX plant. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing production lines in a large steel drum facility.

You will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, read blueprints, and document work orders in a computerized system. The position requires extensive hands-on experience with conveyors, motors, pumps, and PLC/VFD controls, with a strong emphasis on preventive maintenance and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with conveyors, motors, and pumps.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with pumps, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
• Experience with sensors, vacuum pumps, and metal cutting equipment.
• Ability to perform equipment installation and mechanical adjustments on production machinery.
• Competence using computers to enter and manage maintenance work orders.
• Capability to troubleshoot PLCs and work with extensive PLC and VFD systems.
• Experience with electrical components including sensors and transformers.
• Owns a complete set of metric tools for industrial maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production lines used to cut, fabricate, press, and form steel drums.
• Diagnose and repair conveyor lines, sensors, motors, press equipment, metal cutting equipment, and vacuum pumps.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting on pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to identify parts and plan repairs.
• Document maintenance work orders accurately in the computerized maintenance system.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Install and service electrical components such as sensors, transformers, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Carry out welding and machining tasks to repair or fabricate metal components.
• Inspect bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related mechanical components for wear and failures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and metric tools for repairs and installations.
• Apply 5S and kaizen principles to maintain an organized, safe maintenance shop.
• Collaborate with maintenance technicians and production staff to prioritize tasks.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies and be available for after-hours issues.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance processes and training.

Skills

Conveyor systems experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/schematics

Preventive maintenance

Welding and machining

Kaizen/5S knowledge

Safety compliance

Tools

PLC/VFD systems

Electrical components

Metric tools

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

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Job Description

This role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing production lines in a large steel drum manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Technician ensures that conveyor systems, motors, pumps, press equipment, and metal cutting machinery operate safely and efficiently, while performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, documenting work orders, and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.

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Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production lines that cut, fabricate, press, and form steel drums.
• Diagnose and repair conveyor lines, sensors, motors, press equipment, metal cutting equipment, and vacuum pumps.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting on pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to identify and locate parts and plan repair work.
• Complete and document maintenance work orders accurately in the computerized maintenance system.
• Perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Install and service electrical components such as sensors, transformers, PLCs, and VFDs as needed for equipment operation.
• Carry out welding and machining tasks to repair or fabricate metal components used in the production lines.
• Inspect bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related mechanical components to identify wear and potential failures.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and personal metric tools to perform repairs, adjustments, and installations.
• Apply 5S and kaizen principles to maintain an organized, efficient, and safe maintenance shop and production environment.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians and production staff to prioritize and complete maintenance activities.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies, including staying later or being called in when critical equipment issues arise.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance processes and participate in training to expand technical capabilities.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience working with conveyors, motors, and pumps.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
• Experience working with sensors, vacuum pumps, and metal cutting equipment.
• Ability to perform equipment installation and mechanical adjustments on production machinery.
• Competence using computers to enter and manage maintenance work orders.
• Capability to troubleshoot PLCs and work with extensive PLC and VFD systems.
• Experience with electrical components including sensors and electrical transformers.
• Ownership and use of a complete set of metric tools suitable for industrial maintenance work.

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Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, international manufacturing organization that supports long-term career growth and skill development. The maintenance team receives comprehensive training across all forms of maintenance, providing the opportunity to expand both mechanical and electrical expertise. With the right attitude and effort, you can grow into increasingly advanced maintenance processes while working in a clean, well-organized facility that values continuous improvement and teamwork.

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Work Environment

This position is based in a steel drum manufacturing plant in Pasadena, TX. The facility is a large, industrial environment with loosely climate-controlled conditions. The day shift runs Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m , typically totaling more than 60 hours per week, with every other Saturday and occasional random weekdays off. Technicians may be called in or asked to stay later for maintenance emergencies. A block schedule is planned to be implemented in January 2027.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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 Pasadena, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,TX.

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.

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.