Job Description
We are seeking a hands-on, highly skilled Mechanic to join our team and ensure our equipment operates at peak performance. This role involves diagnosing and repairing a wide range of systems, including industrial pumps, forklifts, and electrical and mechanical components. Welding experience is essential, as you will be fabricating and reinforcing parts across multiple departments.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Perform maintenance and repairs on industrial pumps and forklifts.
- Utilize welding skills to fabricate and reinforce parts.
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and OSHA standards.
Essential Skills
- 3+ years of experience in mechanical repair in industrial or commercial settings.
- Strong knowledge of pump systems, forklift maintenance, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Stick welding techniques.
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- Familiarity with safety protocols and OSHA standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Certification in welding or mechanical repair is a plus.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required, either current or to be obtained.
Why Work Here?
Join a team that values your expertise and provides opportunities for career advancement. Enjoy frequent overtime, quarterly bonuses once permanent, and yearly salary raises. Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.
Work Environment
Work in a dynamic indoor/outdoor hazardous waste facility. The position operates on a 1st Shift schedule from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Beach, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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.