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Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek • Valparaiso, IN • 5h ago

Maintenance Mechanic

90,000 a year

Valparaiso, IN

Responsibilities

Install, troubleshoot, and maintain plant equipment such as corrugators, cranes, pumps, and transmissions.

Perform installations and alignments on shafts and drive train components.

Remove and refit bearings as necessary.

Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Perform Stick or MIG welding tasks.

Interpret and work from blueprints.

Operate fork trucks, hoists, and lifts as needed.

Essential Skills

2+ years of mechanical experience.

Experience with heavy industrial maintenance.

Proficiency in Stick or TIG welding.

Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding principles.

Ability to interpret blueprints.

High school diploma required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Industrial or manufacturing background preferred.

2-year degree or military experience is beneficial.

Any trades experience or community leadership roles (e.g., firefighter, police) are a plus.

Willingness to train and learn for career advancement in maintenance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valparaiso, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $28.85/hr.

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 & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valparaiso,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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.

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