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Job Title: Mechanic

Job Description

Perform preventative maintenance on rental equipment returning to the shop. Troubleshoot problems on all equipment using test equipment tools such as volt meters and scanners, service manuals, and service bulletins. Utilize all departmental reference materials, service, and parts manuals to assist with maintenance. Continuously update and study new processes and procedures to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Assist in training new mechanics as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on returned rental equipment.

• Troubleshoot equipment problems using test equipment tools, service manuals, and bulletins.

• Utilize departmental reference materials and manuals for maintenance assistance.

• Continuously update knowledge of new processes and procedures for troubleshooting and repairs.

• Assist in training new mechanics as needed.

Essential Skills

• Technical experience as a mechanic, either from industry experience or a technical degree.

• 2-3 years of experience as a mechanic.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with diesel engines.

• Ability to use test equipment tools such as volt meters and scanners.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a collaborative work environment with a family-owned company that values teamwork and mutual support. You will be part of a close-knit maintenance team of about 8 people, within a larger location of approximately 70 employees. The company fosters a supportive atmosphere where different groups work together to achieve common goals.

Work Environment

You will work with a maintenance team of about 8 people within a 70-person facility. The company emphasizes teamwork and mutual support. The dress code includes steel-toed boots, eyeglasses, and work-appropriate jeans and shirts. The shift is Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, with additional Saturday hours from 8 AM to 12 PM during the busy season from Easter to Thanksgiving.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

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.