Job Information
Aerotek Mechanic 20 To 25 An Hour in Cleveland, Ohio
Job Title: Vessel Fleet Mechanic
Shift: 1st
Pay: $20-$26
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Vessel Fleet Mechanic to join our maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse fleet of heavy equipment, including marine vessels, industrial machinery, and support vehicles. This role requires strong mechanical expertise, hands-on experience with various tools and systems, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment. The Vessel Fleet Mechanic plays a critical role in ensuring operational safety, reliability, and compliance across our fleet operations.
Responsibilities
Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vessels and fleet.
Diagnose mechanical issues using schematics, diagnostic tools, software, and technical manuals.
Repair and overhaul engines, electrical, transmissions, hydraulics, suspension systems, and other mechanical components.
Service and repair heavy machinery including tugboats.
Operate power tools and hand tools safely to complete repairs efficiently.
Troubleshoot electrical systems including diagnostics and soldering tasks.
Ensure all repairs meet safety standards and comply with industry regulations.
Keep detailed records of maintenance activities and parts used.
Assist in the training of junior technicians when necessary.
Remain up-to-date with industry advancements and new vessel technologies.
Keep work area clean and organized, ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained.
Why Work Here?
We offer a stable and growing business environment with no layoffs. Employees have the opportunity for long-term growth with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k profit sharing plan with a 4% company match, vacation and holiday pay, and 3 floating holidays of your choice. We invest heavily in training employees, provide unlimited overtime, and offer short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as an employee assistance program.
Work Environment
Our facility is a state-of-the-art full-service shipyard for new vessel and barge construction, fabrication, maintenance, and repairs. It includes a 900-ton mobile Travelift and is located in the Old River Channel on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. The shipyard boasts approximately 2,000 linear feet of waterfront, with an additional 3,800 lineal feet available on the Cuyahoga River proximate to the Shipyard.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $54080.00/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 Cleveland,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
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.