Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift (Bilingual)

Aerotek; Cedarburg (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life, disability, and cancer coverage

401(k) with company matching

Profit sharing

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic for 2nd shift at our Cedarburg, WI facilities. The role focuses on aligning, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery, while supporting production staff in safe equipment use.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, hands-on electrical knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with 1st shift to ensure continuous maintenance coverage. This is a full-time onsite position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience maintaining production machinery and electrical components.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish for team communication.
• Ability to work on 2nd shift and coordinate with 1st shift.

Responsibilities

• Align and calibrate machinery for safe operation.
• Dismantle, repair, and reassemble equipment as needed.
• Diagnose and repair production machinery with electricians.
• Coordinate maintenance coverage across shifts.
• Guide production staff in safe equipment use.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting.
• Document maintenance activities for traceability.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Shift coordination

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift

Pay

35-40/hr

Shift

2nd shift (flexible 8 hour shifts)

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic on 2nd shift plays a key role in keeping production operations running safely and efficiently across two facilities. This position focuses on aligning, calibrating, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery and equipment, while collaborating closely with other maintenance team members and supporting production staff in the safe use of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Align and calibrate machinery and equipment components to ensure efficient, reliable, and safe operation.
• Dismantle equipment when necessary for repair, maintenance, or inspection, and reassemble it correctly and on schedule.
• Work with leadership and contracted electricians to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery and related systems.
• Communicate and collaborate with the 1st shift maintenance team to ensure a seamless transition between shifts and consistent maintenance coverage.
• Direct production workers in the safe and proper use of equipment, providing guidance to prevent misuse and support safe work practices.
• Perform day-to-day maintenance and repairs across two facilities, responding to issues promptly and helping to minimize downtime.
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks to reduce equipment failures and extend the life of machinery.
• Use basic electrical knowledge to assist with troubleshooting and repair of electrical components associated with production equipment.
• Document maintenance activities as required to support traceability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Hands-on experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician working with production machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven experience in equipment repair, adjustment, and preventive maintenance.
• Basic electrical knowledge, including the ability to assist with electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish to effectively communicate with diverse team members.
• Ability to work effectively on 2nd shift and coordinate with other shifts to ensure continuity of maintenance activities.
• Strong attention to safety and the ability to direct others in safe equipment use.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Extruder experience is a plus and will be highly valued in this role.
• Experience working in a GMP or similarly regulated production environment is beneficial.
• Comfort working across multiple facilities and adapting to different equipment and layouts.
• Ability to collaborate with external contractors, such as electricians, to complete complex repairs.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and skill development related to maintenance and safety.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports health, financial security, and professional growth, including health, dental, and vision insurance; life, disability, and cancer protection coverage; a 401(k) with company matching; profit sharing; paid time off and paid holidays; tuition reimbursement to support continued education; and an employee referral program. The culture emphasizes safety, collaboration, and long-term development, offering a stable environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

This role operates within a GMP-regulated production environment that requires adherence to strict safety and cleanliness standards. Team members wear hair nets, beard nets as applicable, smocks, steel-toe footwear, and safety glasses to maintain compliance and protect their safety. Work is performed on 2nd shift in industrial facilities that house production machinery and related equipment, requiring regular movement around the plant, interaction with production staff, and hands-on work with mechanical and electrical systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cedarburg, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $83200.00/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, and vision insuranceLife insurance, disability insurance, cancer protection insurance401k with company matchingProfit sharingPTO, paid holidaysTuition reimbursementEmployee referral program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedarburg,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.

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 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.