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<strong style="font-weight:700;">Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic</strong><strong>Job Description</strong><p>As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on various equipment such as valves, pumps, centrifuges, tanks, autoclaves, and washers. You will also be responsible for completing repairs and rebuilds on pumps, valves, bearing assemblies, and mechanical seals. Accurate documentation of your work will support Right-First-Time operations.</p><strong>Responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on valves, pumps, centrifuges, tanks, autoclaves, washers, and related process equipment.</li><li>Complete repairs and rebuilds on pumps, valves, bearing assemblies, and mechanical seals.</li><li>Document work accurately and consistently to support Right-First-Time operations.</li><li>Follow cGMP, SOPs, and all safety policies including Lockout/Tagout, confined space entry, and working at heights.</li><li>Troubleshoot equipment issues and escalate when needed to ensure timely resolution.</li><li>Use CMMS systems to manage work orders and maintenance records.</li><li>Support equipment start-ups, commissioning, and validation activities.</li><li>Assist with spare parts identification, purchasing, and organization.</li><li>Read and interpret P&IDs and technical documentation.</li><li>Conduct safety inspections of rigging and fall-protection equipment.</li><li>Train junior mechanics as needed.</li><li>Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other departments to maintain equipment reliability.</li></ul><strong>Essential Skills</strong><ul><li>5–6 years of industrial maintenance experience (process, manufacturing, utilities, or similar).</li><li>Strong understanding of mechanical systems and industrial equipment.</li><li>Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with reasonable accommodations.</li><li>Valid driver’s license.</li><li>Comfortable working in a 24/7 environment with rotating schedules.</li><li>Ability to use hand tools, shop equipment, and basic computer applications.</li></ul><strong>Additional Skills & Qualifications</strong><ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent.</li></ul><strong>Why Work Here?</strong><p>Enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay ranging from $38 to $44 per hour, depending on experience. Benefit from a structured 12-hour rotating schedule that offers work-life balance with a mix of day and night shifts.</p><strong>Work Environment</strong><p>Work in a dynamic manufacturing setting in Vacaville, CA. The role involves a 12-hour rotating 3-4-3 schedule with both day and night shifts available. Initial training will occur over the first 10 weeks, Monday to Friday, on an 8-hour day shift. Be prepared to work in a 24/7 environment.</p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Contract position based out of Vacaville, CA.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/hr.<p>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)</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully onsite position in Vacaville,CA.</p><strong>Application Deadline</strong><p>This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 2026.<p> </p> <p> </p> <h4>About Aerotek:</h4> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>

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