Job Information
Aerotek Lead Maintenance Mechanic in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Job Title: Lead Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
We are looking for a Lead Maintenance Mechanic for overnight 12-hour shifts to maintain and repair production lines, and maintain the overall building.
Responsibilities
Complete daily jobs and work orders.
Work collaboratively with maintenance staff on work practices and procedures.
Perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, troubleshoot, maintain and install mechanical and electrical systems.
Prepare for and acquire necessary parts for tasks.
Communicate with departments, vendors, subcontractors, and management about any issues affecting production efficiency.
Document all repairs and complete paperwork.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
Essential Skills
Machine maintenance
Preventative maintenance
Troubleshooting
Repair
Electrical systems
Mechanical systems
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Carpentry
Facility maintenance
Blueprint reading
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 2 years of technical training related to automated packaging machinery systems OR 2 years' experience in the maintenance and repair of equipment field
Why Work Here?
Working on a rotating shift allows employees to benefit from built-in overtime every other week. The schedule is designed so that employees work 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next, providing an average hourly rate that is higher over the year. Additionally, employees will enjoy 78 extra days off from the schedule to spend time with their families, not including PTO and holiday pay.
Work Environment
This position is in a milk plant, which is a food manufacturing environment with very high food quality regulations. The facility is extremely sanitary, and all production staff are required to wear hairnets and gowns. Mechanics are split into two shifts at night covering the week. Shift A works every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and every other Saturday. Shift B works every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday. This results in a 3-day week one and a 4-day week the next.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $83200.00/yr.
rotating shift, but has built in OT every other week. They work 36 hours one week, 48 hours another week and so on. With that in mind, if someone is making $33/hr they are actually making $36.30 on the year if it is averaged out.
They also will get to spend 78 extra days off from the schedule. That is 78 extra days to spend time with their families, not including PTO and holiday pay as well!
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 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.