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Job Title: Mechanic

Job Description

Install, adjust, and maintain all mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment. Perform general mechanical functions and repairs on plant equipment, vehicles, buildings, facilities, or instruments. Perform skills such as welding, basic fabrication, pipefitting, HVAC, electronic scale repair, pump repair, pump seal rebuild, and basic line equipment repair and rebuilding. Utilize a PM or work order system to track all issues and ensure clear communication with the Maintenance Supervisor. Install new machinery and equipment. Complete general repairs such as painting, patching walls, and security hardware installation. Maintain inventory of assigned tools and related supplies. Maintain tools and machinery in good condition, report recurring equipment malfunctions, and ensure a clean work environment. Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools.

Hard Skills

• Maintenance experience

• Motor troubleshooting

• Electrical maintenance

• Welding

• Basic fabrication

• Pipefitting

• HVAC repair

• Electronic scale repair

• Pump repair

• Pump seal rebuild

• Basic line equipment repair

Soft Skills

• Clear communication

• Team collaboration

• Good housekeeping habits

• Adaptability to hazardous environments

• Attention to detail

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Des Moines, Iowa.

Work Environment

Shift: Monday - Friday 6 AM - 3:30 PM or 7 AM - 4:30 PM. The team typically works about 45 hours per week with occasional Saturdays if needed. The plant operates 24/6, but maintenance does not. At full capacity, the team consists of about 10 people. Mechanics focus on preventative work, while technicians handle project work. The team values a fun and joking atmosphere. The work environment involves potential exposure to hazardous chemicals with full protective suits provided when necessary. Uniforms, steel-toed boots, and eyewear are supplied and laundered nightly.

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.