Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift Direct Hire

Aerotek; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a 2nd shift (training on 1st shift) in Reading, PA. This mechanically focused role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production and facility equipment to ensure reliable operation in a manufacturing setting.

You will read blueprints and schematics, work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and maintain safety and food cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Experience performing preventive maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and reading blueprints/schematics.
• Familiarity with conveyors, gearboxes, motors, pumps and compressors.

Responsibilities

• Perform general preventive maintenance, repair, and sanitation tasks on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.
• Use hand tools, power tools, welders and related equipment safely and effectively.
• Read blueprints and schematics to diagnose issues and plan repairs on industrial machinery.
• Conduct electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on 3-phase systems.
• Learn and adapt to new equipment and plant changes as needed.
• Organize maintenance stock rooms and ensure parts/tools are labeled and accessible.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Conveyor Repair

Hand Tools and Power Tools

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Manufacturing Environment

Preventative Maintenance

Job description

Maintenance Technician

2nd Shift (Training on 1st Shift)

Monday to Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

Pay Rate: $28 - 32/hr

Job Description

This role is for a mechanically focused Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a wide range of production and facility equipment, ensuring reliable operation and strict adherence to food safety and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform general preventive maintenance, repair, and sanitation tasks on production and facility equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on equipment to minimize downtime and maintain efficient production.
• Use hand tools, power tools, shop tools, welders, plasma cutters, and other equipment safely and effectively to complete maintenance and repair tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics to diagnose issues and plan repairs on industrial machinery and systems.
• Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, including work on 3-phase power systems.
• Learn to operate, maintain, and repair any new equipment purchased in the future, as well as equipment not specifically listed, adapting quickly to changes in the plant.
• Organize maintenance stock rooms and storage facilities to ensure parts and tools are easily accessible and properly labeled.
• Proven experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment, with a strong mechanical focus.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial mechanical systems, including conveyors, gearboxes, motors, pumps, and compressors.
• Practical knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics for diagnosing and repairing related systems.

Skills

• Mechanical Maintenance
• Conveyor Repair
• Hand Tools and Power Tools
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics
• Manufacturing Environment
• Preventative Maintenance

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.