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Mechanical Maintenance Technician I

Ergon Inc.
Hattiesburg, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026
Resinall Corp, an Ergon Company, in Hattiesburg, MS, currently has an opening for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician I. This position works Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and reports to the Maintenance Manager.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician I provides support for the repair and service of rotating and other mechanical-related equipment.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician I Responsibilities

  • Keep safe work habits as the highest priority at all times
  • Maintain a clean and well-organized workspace at all times
  • Strive to develop good working relationships with all co-workers, customers and associates
  • Assist in repair and maintenance of steam systems
  • Assist in installation and maintenance of instrument tubing
  • Assist in repair of all types of rotating and other mechanical-related equipment
  • Assist in troubleshooting mechanical-related problems
  • Assist in alignment of pumps and other equipment
  • Properly document all service and repairs
  • Assist with repairing conveyor belts
  • Assist in installation of small-bore screw-pipe jobs
  • Assist in cleaning of tanks
  • Assist in cleanup of spills
  • Operate forklift for transport of equipment as needed
  • Grease chain couplings
  • Operate a bandsaw
  • Grease electric motors
  • Perform bolting procedures
  • Install PVC pipe and fittings
  • Operate a scissor lift
  • Operate a manlift
  • Maintain the grounds (general cleaning, organize surplus parts / equipment, etc.)
  • Perform preventive maintenance and work to continually improve preventive maintenance
  • Available for call-out when scheduled by Maintenance Department
  • All Mechanical Tech I employees will be paired with a Mechanical Tech III or higher while performing permitted work
  • Available for call-out when assistance is needed
  • Complete CMMS work orders accurately

Mechanical Maintenance Technician I Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Must have an >80 % average score on the Work Keys evaluation.
  • Must have successfully completed and passed a Functional Job Capacity Evaluation (FCE)
  • Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs is beneficial
  • Valid driver's license must be maintained
  • Strong communication skills required
  • Computer proficiency

Why Ergon Inc.?

Benefits

At Ergon, we are a relationship-driven, family-owned company that values each employee's growth and contributions. Headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi, we take pride in maintaining a close-knit, small-company atmosphere while offering exceptional career opportunities. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Competitive pay
  • 401(k) matching & profit sharing
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Plans
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
  • Tuition assistance

At Ergon Inc., We Live By Our Core Values

Empowered Service: Together, we're committed to delivering unparalleled service. We do what's right, provide solutions and foster stronger relationships with our teams and customers. Employee safety is our top priority and the first consideration in all aspects of our service. That's empowered service.

Selfless Leadership: We lead with compassion and put those around us before ourselves. We don't say we're the experts, we demonstrate it through technical expertise, category innovation and care for what we do. We call this selfless leadership.

Purposeful Growth: We believe employee growth and company growth go hand in hand. We build our legacy together to ensure future success through purposeful growth. The company has always reinvested tremendously back into the business, but not just growing for the sake of growing, but growing in a careful and strategic way.

Respectful Relationships: And together, we foster a culture of respect, acceptance and diversity of ideas and of people. Our differences make us stronger. And we're united by our shared values, always forging respectful relationships.

Come and join the Ergon team!

This position will be subject to ACT WorkKeys testing.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.

Job Role: Mechanical Maintenance Technician I

Location: Hattiesburg, MS

Employment offer contingent upon pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.

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