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Aerotek Maintenance Mechanic in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
Ensure production machinery is functioning correctly and efficiently. Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery. Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems. Have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, AC/DC motors, and controls. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Assemble, install, and fabricate equipment as needed, which includes welding. Work with steam and boiler controls and mechanical power drives. Assist support staff to ensure inventory counts are accurate. Submit timely and accurate paperwork. Participate in Safety Reviews, Safety Training, and Safety Audits under the direction of plant management. Willingness to participate in a maintenance training program that is provided and required.
Responsibilities
Ensure production machinery functions correctly and efficiently.
Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery.
Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems.
Have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, AC/DC motors, and controls.
Read and understand blueprints.
Assemble, install, and fabricate equipment as needed, including welding.
Work with steam and boiler controls and mechanical power drives.
Assist support staff to ensure inventory counts are accurate.
Submit timely and accurate paperwork.
Participate in Safety Reviews, Safety Training, and Safety Audits under the direction of plant management.
Participate in a maintenance training program that is provided and required.
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting
Maintenance technician experience
Mechanical skills
Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge
Knowledge of motors and conveyor maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Electrical skills
Ability to read blueprints and schematics
Industrial maintenance
PLC troubleshooting
Additional Skills & Qualifications
2+ years Industrial Maintenance experience
Ability to lift/push/pull 50-75 pounds multiple times throughout the day
Hand and power tool experience
Welding and fabrication skills are a plus
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.