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Maintenance Mechanic

OtterBase
Federalsburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2027
Salary: Market related
Reference: JOB-30036

Maintenance Mechanic – Manufacturing

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support a fast-paced manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime and keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
  • Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production machinery.
  • Diagnose equipment failures and respond quickly to production downtime.
  • Troubleshoot motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, bearings, sensors, VFDs, and control systems.
  • Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
  • Perform electrical troubleshooting, including 120/240/480V systems as applicable.
  • Assist with PLC troubleshooting and automated equipment.
  • Repair and replace mechanical components, belts, chains, bearings, motors, and other equipment parts.
  • Perform welding, fabrication, plumbing, and basic machining as needed.
  • Complete preventative maintenance inspections and document repairs through a CMMS or maintenance tracking system.
  • Work closely with production teams to identify recurring equipment issues and improve machine reliability.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area while following all safety procedures and OSHA requirements.
  • Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
  • Respond to emergency breakdowns and perform repairs with minimal disruption to production.

Qualifications

  • 2 years of industrial maintenance or maintenance mechanic experience preferred.
  • Manufacturing or production environment experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, pumps, and VFDs.
  • Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
  • Basic PLC troubleshooting experience preferred.
  • Welding/fabrication experience is a plus.

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