Maintenance Mechanic

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Identify, report, and resolve hazards before proceeding with work activities.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on industrial equipment including pumps, valves, piping systems, agitators, fans, blowers, mechanical seals, and related process equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical equipment failures, identify root causes, and assist in developing effective repair solutions.
• Complete work orders, maintenance documentation, equipment records, and shift reports accurately and timely.
• Support spare parts inventory management by identifying required materials and assisting with procurement planning.
• Install, modify, and repair piping systems and process equipment.
• Follow all maintenance, safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and site operating procedures.
• Perform general facility maintenance including painting, minor structural repairs, insulation work, concrete repairs, and light fabrication.
• Assist with facility grounds maintenance and seasonal snow removal using hand tools and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of industrial mechanical systems, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures and maintenance instructions.
• Experience with rigging, material handling, and common mechanical maintenance practices.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work including climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
• Comfortable working indoors, outdoors, and in confined spaces while wearing required PPE, including respirators.
• Strong mathematical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including maintenance management systems (CMMS/SAP) and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation supporting nights, weekends, and emergency maintenance needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, chemical, or processing environment.
• Experience with boilers, cooling towers, and water treatment systems.
• 24-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Ability to read blueprints, equipment drawings, and schematics.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and process safety practices.