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Diesel Mechanic/Maintenance Technician

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Diesel Mechanic/Maintenance Technician

Aerotek
Published
August 3, 2026
Expires
Never
Location
McKeesport, PA

Description

**Job Title: Diesel Mechanic/Maintenance Technician in McKeesport, PA**

**Job Description**

This position requires mechanics to manage dual responsibilities due to the facility's blend of heavy transit with automated industrial coating machinery. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and servicing diesel/gasoline engines and other systems on various vehicles and maintaining industrial plant equipment to prevent manufacturing downtime.

**Responsibilities**

+ Diagnose, repair, and service diesel/gasoline engines, brake systems, and hydraulic setups on trucks, forklifts, and yard vehicles.

+ Troubleshoot facility assembly systems, conveyors, pumps, and pneumatic lines to eliminate manufacturing downtime.

+ Perform necessary component modifications and structural repairs using various welding techniques.

+ Conduct standard oil changes, filter swaps, and part requisitioning, while managing accurate maintenance logs.

**Essential Skills**

+ Proven experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining complex diesel and gasoline vehicles or heavy industrial equipment, with around 5 years preferred.

+ Experience in industrial manufacturing, especially in environments like steel fabrication or pipe mills, is highly preferred.

+ Advanced knowledge of diesel/gasoline engines, vehicle electrical systems, complex hydraulics, and air brake mechanisms.

+ Proficiency in maintaining and fixing non-automotive facility systems, including conveyors, pneumatic lines, pumps, and automated piping/coating systems.

+ Practical experience in industrial structural welding, cutting, and component modification using hand and power tools.

+ Ability to read, interpret, and follow industrial schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical repair manuals.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience in an industrial, steel fabrication, pipe mill, or millwright environment is highly preferred.

**Why Work Here?**

Join a company that offers market-leading benefits and compensation, ensuring job security and community impact. Immerse yourself in a production-driven, fast-paced culture that values skill and dedication.

**Work Environment**

Work in a dynamic environment where heavy transit and automated industrial coating machinery merge. This role requires working on both diesel and gasoline engines as well as facility systems, utilizing advanced diagnostics and maintenance techniques. Be prepared for a fast-paced, production-driven setting where safety and efficiency are paramount.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Permanent position based out of McKeesport, PA.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $60320.00 - $60320.00/yr.

Medical Insurance: Highly rated comprehensive health insurance plans that cover employees and their immediate families.
Dental Insurance: Complete dental care packages provided right after completing the standard training period.
Vision Care: Basic and specialty eye care insurance options.
Retirement & Financial Perks401(k) Plan: Company-sponsored retirement savings program featuring a 50% employer match on employee contributions up to 7%.Overtime Opportunities: Routine availability of overtime pay due to shift models structured around active plant production needs.
Paid Time Off (PTO)Vacation Days: Earned paid vacation allowances that scale upwards with an employee's total tenure at the plant.
Paid Holidays: Standard company-paid holidays off for active production staff

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in McKeesport,PA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

**About Aerotek**

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

**San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:**

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

**Massachusetts Lie Detector:**

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

**Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):**

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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