Job Description

Location: Denver International Airport (DEN)

Shift: Sunday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday, day and night shifts available.

Pay: $26-28/hr, depending on experirence

We are hiring Junior Mechanics to support baggage handling and conveyor systems at Denver International Airport . This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with auto mechanic or hands‑on mechanical experience who want to grow their skills in an industrial, electro‑mechanical environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect belts, motors, carousels, and conveyor systems to ensure proper operation
• Clean conveyors, remove debris, and keep equipment areas organized and safe
• Assist technicians with repairs and emergency maintenance calls
• Replace basic components such as belts, covers, and bearings under supervision
• Safely clear baggage jams and reset equipment
• Use hand tools to make basic mechanical adjustments
• Communicate equipment issues and status updates to the maintenance team
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times
• Attend training and continue developing mechanical and technical skills

Qualifications

• 1 year of mechanical or hands‑on experience (auto mechanic experience is ideal; industrial maintenance experience also accepted)
• Ability to safely use basic hand tools
• Willingness to learn mechanical and basic electrical concepts
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly
• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions

Why This Job Is Great

• Steady, full‑time work in a secure airport environment
• Hands‑on training alongside experienced maintenance technicians
• Clear path to advance into a full Maintenance Technician role
• Learn valuable electro‑mechanical skills while getting paid
• Company support for your development and on‑the‑job success

Work Environment

This role is performed on‑site at an active airport around moving equipment, baggage handling systems, and electrical components. The job requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and working in confined, elevated, dirty, or hot spaces. Technicians must maintain constant awareness of moving machinery and live electrical areas while consistently using required PPE. The position is physically demanding, involving frequent lifting up to 50 lbs and occasional lifting up to 100 lbs , while working around conveyor and industrial systems.

Security Requirement (Required)

• All candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Denver International Airport (DEN) security badge , including pass a drug screening, driver’s license check and validation, a ten (10) year History Records Check (CHRC), federal fingerprinting, and security threat assessment, as well as airport security badging processes.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Denver,CO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.

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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