Plant Maintenance Mechanic, Industrial Machinery

Is hands-on problem solving your thing?

Do you like digging into a downed machine, tracing a control circuit, and getting production back on track? Imagine walking into the plant, opening the CMMS, and prioritizing a mix of PMs and urgent break-fix work. You tweak control instruments and functional components, swap out failed parts, and even rebuild machine tools when that’s the fastest route to reliability.

Your Focus

• Perform entry- to mid-level corrective and preventive maintenance to sustain and improve operations.
• Diagnose issues and determine the parts, supplies, and repair items needed.
• Jump in to back up teammates at leadership’s request; align work with maintenance industry standards.
• Champion 5S and housekeeping, and engage in CI activities—capturing processes, reporting results, and supporting cost savings.
• Set up/operate basic machining tools (lathe, drill press, grinder, other metalworking tools) to make or repair parts; perform basic welding tasks.
• Document work performed and consult CMMS history to guide decisions.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting on control systems circuitry.
• Invest in your growth through technical self-study for long-term career development.
• Work safely at all times—follow policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; maintain situational awareness and call out unsafe conditions and behaviors.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree with a technical emphasis, or 18 months of related general-industry experience, or completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical and mechanical systems—and the ability to perform repairs.
• Ability to use basic hand tools comfortably and safely.

Physical Demands & Environment

• Regular standing and walking; frequent hand/finger use; reaching; climbing or balancing at heights with ladders or lifts.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in tight spaces; frequent talking and hearing; occasional sitting.
• Occasional lifting and moving of items over 50 lbs.
• Regular need for close and color vision.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
• Factory setting that is typically very loud, with potential exposure to hazardous materials and greasy or slippery floors.

Where You Excel

• Mechanical troubleshooting skills
• 120/208/240/480 voltage systems
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Electrical repair