Maintenance Mechanic

1st Shift Maintenance Mechanic

• Grand Rapids
• Direct Hire
• $28-30/hour

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic with robust mechanical experience, particularly in gears, pumps, and cylinders. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical troubleshooting using meter readers or devices and possess an understanding of PLC edits.

This role requires knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 480V to 120 low voltage, as well as experience with augers, mixers, extruders, conveyors, shoots, valves, photo eyes, sensors, and VFDs. Proficiency in MIG or Stick welding for fabricating and facilities maintenance, both indoor and outdoor, is essential.

• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on mechanical and electrical systems.
• Repair and maintain gears, pumps, cylinders, and related components.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and repairs with meter readers or devices.
• Understand and edit PLC systems.
• Work with electrical systems from 480V to 120 low voltage.
• Maintain and repair augers, mixers, extruders, conveyors, shoots, valves, photo eyes, sensors, and VFDs.
• Perform safety checks and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Conduct MIG or Stick welding for fabrication purposes.
• Maintain facilities both indoors and outdoors.
• Replace plumbing components such as pumps, hoses, and fittings.
• Change out electrical wiring as needed.

Why Work Here?

We offer a competitive 401K match up to 6%, 15 vacation days accrued, starting with 10, 8 paid holidays, and 7 sick days. Benefits are vested on Day 1, with a skills-based pay scale that rewards proficiency. Additional benefits are available after 30 days.

Work Environment

The facility is enclosed but not climate controlled, and it is a very dirty and dusty environment. The role involves mixing, pouring, and curing concrete forms, utilizing large overhead cranes, boom lifts, and scissor lifts. Work may be required outside in the elements. The position is for the 1st shift from 5am-2pm (or 3pm), with longer days on Tuesday and Thursday depending on production pours, potentially extending to 4pm-7pm.

This is a Permanent position based out of Grandville, MI.

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $62400.00/yr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Grandville,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 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.