Maintenance Mechanic
Aerotek, lincoln, al, United States
**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic**
**Job Description**
The Maintenance Mechanic works on site in a tire-handling facility, performing mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on production and material handling equipment, including conveyor systems and related machinery. This role focuses on keeping equipment running safely and efficiently through both corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform mechanical maintenance and repair on production and tire-handling equipment to ensure reliable operation.
+ Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor systems and associated components to minimize downtime.
+ Lubricate, grease, and service mechanical parts according to preventive maintenance schedules.
+ Use control panel boxes and related controls to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
+ Apply working knowledge of PLCs as a troubleshooting tool to identify faults and support efficient repairs.
+ Work with HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) to monitor equipment status and assist in diagnosing problems.
+ Carry out preventive maintenance tasks to extend equipment life and reduce unexpected failures.
+ Follow established safety procedures at all times, including proper lockout/tagout practices during maintenance activities.
+ Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used in accordance with site requirements.
+ Collaborate with other maintenance and operations personnel to prioritize and complete work orders efficiently.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician in an industrial environment.
+ Strong mechanical skills with hands-on experience working on industrial equipment and conveyor systems.
+ Knowledge of hydraulics and ability to maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
+ Knowledge of pneumatics and ability to maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
+ Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
+ Ability to work safely with control panel boxes and related electrical-mechanical interfaces.
+ Working knowledge of PLCs for use as a troubleshooting tool.
+ Experience or knowledge of HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) for equipment monitoring and diagnostics.
+ Solid understanding of safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ within a manufacturing or material handling environment.
+ Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, basic schematics, and maintenance documentation.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose mechanical issues under time constraints.
+ Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and operations staff.
+ Organized and detail-oriented approach to completing work orders and documenting maintenance activities.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a facility-focused maintenance team where your technical skills directly support safe, efficient, and continuous operations. You will work in a hands-on environment that values safety, craftsmanship, and proactive maintenance practices. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise with industrial equipment, PLC-based troubleshooting, and modern control interfaces while collaborating closely with experienced maintenance professionals.
**Work Environment**
This position is based on site in an industrial tire-handling facility that uses conveyor systems and related mechanical equipment. The work involves hands-on tasks around operating machinery, including regular use of tools, lubricants, and maintenance equipment. You will frequently work near control panel boxes, PLC-controlled systems, and HMIs as part of daily troubleshooting and repair activities. The environment is production-oriented, requiring adherence to strict safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $31.00/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 Lincoln,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 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.
**Job Description**
The Maintenance Mechanic works on site in a tire-handling facility, performing mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on production and material handling equipment, including conveyor systems and related machinery. This role focuses on keeping equipment running safely and efficiently through both corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform mechanical maintenance and repair on production and tire-handling equipment to ensure reliable operation.
+ Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair conveyor systems and associated components to minimize downtime.
+ Lubricate, grease, and service mechanical parts according to preventive maintenance schedules.
+ Use control panel boxes and related controls to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
+ Apply working knowledge of PLCs as a troubleshooting tool to identify faults and support efficient repairs.
+ Work with HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) to monitor equipment status and assist in diagnosing problems.
+ Carry out preventive maintenance tasks to extend equipment life and reduce unexpected failures.
+ Follow established safety procedures at all times, including proper lockout/tagout practices during maintenance activities.
+ Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used in accordance with site requirements.
+ Collaborate with other maintenance and operations personnel to prioritize and complete work orders efficiently.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician in an industrial environment.
+ Strong mechanical skills with hands-on experience working on industrial equipment and conveyor systems.
+ Knowledge of hydraulics and ability to maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
+ Knowledge of pneumatics and ability to maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic systems.
+ Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
+ Ability to work safely with control panel boxes and related electrical-mechanical interfaces.
+ Working knowledge of PLCs for use as a troubleshooting tool.
+ Experience or knowledge of HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces) for equipment monitoring and diagnostics.
+ Solid understanding of safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ within a manufacturing or material handling environment.
+ Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, basic schematics, and maintenance documentation.
+ Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose mechanical issues under time constraints.
+ Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members and operations staff.
+ Organized and detail-oriented approach to completing work orders and documenting maintenance activities.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a facility-focused maintenance team where your technical skills directly support safe, efficient, and continuous operations. You will work in a hands-on environment that values safety, craftsmanship, and proactive maintenance practices. This role offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise with industrial equipment, PLC-based troubleshooting, and modern control interfaces while collaborating closely with experienced maintenance professionals.
**Work Environment**
This position is based on site in an industrial tire-handling facility that uses conveyor systems and related mechanical equipment. The work involves hands-on tasks around operating machinery, including regular use of tools, lubricants, and maintenance equipment. You will frequently work near control panel boxes, PLC-controlled systems, and HMIs as part of daily troubleshooting and repair activities. The environment is production-oriented, requiring adherence to strict safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, AL.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $31.00/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 Lincoln,AL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on May 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.