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Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

IFab Corporation
Gastonia, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026
IFAB Corp. is a leading manufacturing company specializing in metal fabrication, assembly, and coating services. Our state-of-the-art plant houses cutting-edge equipment, including lasers and coil stamp machines. We take pride in our commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

Job Summary:
The Maintenance Mechanic will oversee the performance and maintenance of large production machinery. 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines.
  • Ability to read schematics.
  • Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary.
  • Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance.
  • Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts.
  • Gets quotes and installs replacement parts for machines.
  • Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines.
  • Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently.
  • Prepares reports documenting work performed.
  • Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies.
  • Coordinates with managers to schedule regular maintenance on machines.
  • Capability to work with low and high voltage
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Preferred qualifications:
Candidate must have some or all of the following Educational/Technical requirements:
  • Some vocational or community college with related coursework or equivalent experience, required.
Preferred skills and abilities:
Candidate must have some or all of the following skills and abilities:
  • Mechanically inclined with great troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Works well independently and with others.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Organized with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment. 
Physical Requirements:
  • Prolonged periods standing and walking.
  • Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
  • Must be able to visually inspect machines.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

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