Maintenance Mechanic

Our client in Elkton, MD is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join their production warehouse! This is a full-time temp-to-hire position starting at $25 an hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair on thermoforming machines, auxiliary systems, and facility equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Install, align, and commission new machinery and support equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and repair documentation.
• Respond to emergency equipment failures to reduce downtime.
• Work with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Conduct basic fabrication, machining, and welding for part repair or modification.
• Monitor equipment condition and recommend efficiency and reliability improvements.
• Follow OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout and PPE.
• Assist with spare parts inventory and maintenance supplies.
• Participate in maintenance planning, reliability analysis, and root-cause investigations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certification (mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance).
• 3+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical wiring, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Proficiency with safety practices, especially Lockout/Tagout.
• Ability to read schematics, technical manuals, and blueprints.
• CMMS experience preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills; able to work independently and in a team.

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