Maintenance Mechanic

Company: Aerotek
Location: Merchantville
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician Job Description We are seeking a skilled Electrical Mechanic to engage in both proactive and preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment such as presses, molding machines, trimmers, and more. This role also involves utilities and facilities work, comprising 20% of the job duties. Responsibilities Perform daily rounds, including checking boilers and water systems. Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, cleaning, and repairs of machinery and equipment. Troubleshoot and repair various electrical wiring, switches, relays, contactors, starters, AC/DC drives, and motors. Run conduit, wire outlets, breakers, transformers, and lighting. Diagnose and repair hydraulic/pneumatic valves and cylinders, replacing or repairing as needed. Rebuild rack and pinion on presses. Replace gears, pulleys, and various belts on machines, exhaust fans, and AC units. Maintain required records and logs concerning inspections, testing, maintenance, installation, and repairs of equipment and machinery. Essential Skills Ability to read from wiring diagrams and prints. Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills, including troubleshooting sensors and handling voltages up to 480. Experience in hydraulics, dealing with up to PSI. Strong electrical and mechanical abilities. Ability to read electrical and hydraulic schematics and blueprints. Ability to handle hazardous chemicals. Additional Skills & Qualifications High School or GED equivalent is required. 5 years of related mechanical and electrical experience within the food, beverage, pharma, or chemical industry. Previous hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics. Licensure in forklift, plumbing, electrical, or boiler operation is a plus. Experience and knowledge of HVAC and Chiller systems. Basic knowledge of PLCs, including Siemens. Basic arithmetic skills. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Ability to learn and implement GMP, SOPs, and other procedures. Why Work Here? Our employees are our most valuable asset. We are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement program, company-paid term life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, identity theft assistance, and will preparation services. We also offer paid time off for vacation and sick days, twelve paid holidays, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Pennsauken, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $85737.00 - $85737.00/yr. We are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance. Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits 401(k) retirement program Company paid Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Option to purchase additional Life insurance Identity Theft Assistance Will Preparation Services Work/Life Balance Paid Time off (vacation) Paid Time off (sick) Twelve (12) paid holiday Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Assistance Program Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Pennsauken,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026. 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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. Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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