Maintenance Mechanic

Currently hiring $36/hr Direct Placement Maintenance Mechanic in the Hammond, IN area. Hiring immediately.

Job Description

• Repair and maintain industrial machinery such as conveyors, shrink wrappers, stackers, ovens, sorters, power transmission, and palletizers.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems.
• Perform MIG and Stick welding on steel materials.
• Swap out AC/DC motors at 480V and perform basic electrical tasks.
• Work around PLC systems.
• Interpret and work from blueprints and diagrams.
• Realign and adjust mechanical components.
• Cut, thread, and install new pipe.
• Implement lockout/tagout procedures.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma
• Experience in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of production equipment.
• Proficiency in working with hydraulics.
• MIG and Stick welding skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $76128.00 - $76128.00/yr.

USW - Union Benefits. Strong benefits package that covers all the majors and more. Employees will have the option to choose their package based on dependents and deductibles. full package that we can discuss with candidates.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hammond,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2025.

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.

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.