Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery equipment, buildings and facilities maintenance, and installing new equipment and machinery in accordance with company policy and procedures.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Start and shut down equipment in accordance with company safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Install, repair, rebuild, and maintain production machinery and mechanical equipment; maximize production time and minimize down time.
• Diagnose machine malfunctions and operating difficulties.
• Make repairs or adjustments to keep equipment operational.
• Rebuild machines and overhaul unreliable components and attachments; dismantle, inspect, and replace parts as necessary.
• Recognize opportunities to upgrade or enhance the productivity and functionality of equipment.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Perform other (or other related) duties as applicable or assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Experience with Lock-Out/Tag-Out.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized and effective decision-maker.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Basic computer aptitude.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years’ vocational/technical school in mechanical repair.
• 2 years’ experience as a technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous participation on a safety team and/or other safety training a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work consecutively 8-hour shift and train on 1st shift
• Ability to maintain an active physical presence on the production floor.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary.
• Ability to lift, carry and push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working at heights in an aerial lift.
• May be exposed to loud noise, outdoor climates, and confined spaces.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, pivot, crouch, squat, kneel, and stoop for up to 8 hours.
• Sensory requirements: vision, hearing, feeling.
• Upper extremity motion requirements: fine motor movements, pushing/pulling with arms, grasping and pinching.
• Lower extremity motion requirements: reaching.
• Pre-employment post-offer physical assessment, drug screen and background required.

Salary: The hourly rate range for this position is $25-34/hr.

At IWCO, base pay is determined by job-related knowledge, skills, credentials, and experience, along with factors such as role scope and location. Candidates seeking compensation outside of the posted range are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on their individual qualifications and/or may be considered for other positions.

Pay is influenced by a variety of factors specific to the position, including market conditions and, in some cases, education, work experience, and certifications. Beyond competitive pay, IWCO is committed to supporting our team members and their families with comprehensive benefits. These may include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, and other wellness programs.

Eligible employees also enjoy 401(k) plans, paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, and more. At IWCO, we invest in you so you can take care of what matters most.