• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005309149

  Job Title: Mechanic

  
  

  Job Description

  We are seeking an experienced Mechanic to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in maintenance, motor troubleshooting, and electrical maintenance. You will be responsible for installing, adjusting, and maintaining mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment. Additionally, you will perform general mechanical functions and repairs on various plant equipment, vehicles, buildings, and facilities.

  Responsibilities

  • Install, adjust and maintain all mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic plant equipment.
  • Perform general mechanical functions and repairs on plant equipment, vehicles, buildings, facilities or instruments.
  • Execute general skills such as welding, basic fabrication, pipefitting, HVAC, electronic scale repair, pump repair, pump seal rebuild, and basic line equipment repair and rebuilding.
  • Utilize a PM or work order system to track all issues, ensuring clear communication with the Maintenance Supervisor regarding items needing attention.
  • Install new machinery and equipment.
  • Complete general repairs such as painting, patching walls, and security hardware.
  • Maintain inventory of assigned tools and related supplies.
  • Keep tools and machinery in good condition.
  • Inform the supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, corrective actions taken, and quality problems or supplies needed.
  • Maintain a clean work environment both inside and outside the facility, employing good housekeeping habits.
  • Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, examining form and texture of parts.

  Essential Skills

  • Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience.
  • Proficiency in preventive maintenance and electrical maintenance.
  • Ability to lift up to 100 lbs as needed.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • No specific certifications or medical requirements.

  Why Work Here?

  Join a team with a family-like culture that values responsiveness, attitude, proactiveness, integrity, dependability, and safety. Our diverse and inclusive work environment ensures all employees feel safe, valued, and have the opportunity to succeed. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, retirement plans with increasing 401k matches, and vacation accruals. Benefit from incentives including fitness plans, discounts on cars, hotels, and airfare, as well as employee appreciation events. With a tight-knit team and opportunities for growth, this is a place where you can thrive.

  Work Environment

  Work hours are Monday to Friday, from 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, averaging at least 45 hours per week. Occasionally, weekend work may be required for project completion, but it is not the norm. The team consists of approximately 10 members who maintain a fun and engaging work atmosphere. The plant runs 24/6, but maintenance does not. Candidates should be comfortable working around hazardous chemicals, with protective gear provided when necessary. Uniforms are supplied for daily use, including steel-toed boots and eyewear.

  Job Type & Location

  This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $64480.00 - $64480.00/yr.

  Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
  Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
  Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
  Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
  Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
  Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
  Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
  Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
  Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
  Education Assistance.
  And much more!

  https://www.helenaindustries.com/careers/employment-opportunities/

  Workplace Type

  This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.

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