Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary

• The Maintenance Millwright is responsible for maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, installing, and improving plant equipment and facilities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• This position performs preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural systems while working closely with production, management, and fellow maintenance personnel to minimize downtime and maximize equipment effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Equipment Installation & Repair
• Assemble, install, dismantle, relocate, and repair industrial machinery and equipment.
• Align, level, and balance machinery using hoists, jacks, and precision tools.
• Install and commission new equipment.
• Fabricate, modify, and install machine components and structural supports.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, and torch work as required.
• Repair and maintain plant facilities including floors, stairs, and building structures.
• Troubleshoot and repair major and minor mechanical failures.
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Rebuild and repair pumps, valves, cylinders, and related components.
• Lubricate equipment to maintain optimal operating performance.
• Maintain equipment according to manufacturer and company standards.
• Conduct inspections to identify potential failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Fabrication & Welding
• Read and interpret blueprints, prints, engineering drawings, and specifications.
• Design and fabricate components from drawings or field measurements.
• Perform high-level welding and fabrication work.
• Prefabricate replacement parts and assemblies for equipment installations and repairs.
• Create gaskets and custom components as needed.
• Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures.
• Develop and implement solutions to reduce recurring breakdowns.
• Maintain accurate repair records and equipment history.
• Assist in improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Recommend equipment upgrades and process improvements to increase reliability and safety.
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and plant safety policies.
• Safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, Genie booms, and rigging equipment.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including fall protection harnesses.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Participate in ongoing safety and job-related training.
• Promote a safe working environment for all employees.
• Communication & Teamwork
• Communicate equipment status, repairs, and shift carryover information during shift transitions.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, supervisors, and management to resolve equipment issues.
• Notify stakeholders of repair delays and equipment availability.
• Assist team members and other trades as needed.
• Maintain professionalism and positive working relationships at all times.
• Inventory & Documentation
• Maintain critical spare parts inventory and reorder levels.
• Enter maintenance and repair information into computerized maintenance systems.
• Keep accurate records of inspections, repairs, and equipment failures.
• Complete required maintenance reports and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Strong industrial maintenance and millwright experience.
• Advanced welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience rebuilding valves, pumps, and cylinders.
• Mechanical mathematics proficiency.
• Ability to use precision measuring instruments, including:
• Tape measures
• Calipers
• Thread gauges
• Pi tapes
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills sufficient to enter maintenance and repair data.
• Experience with rigging and equipment moving procedures.
• Forklift and aerial lift operating experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry heavy materials and equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work at heights using lifts and fall protection equipment.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Work Schedule:

• Must be available to work mandatory alternating weekends as required.
• Must be available for overtime and extended hours during emergency equipment failures and plant shutdowns.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for assigned equipment.
• Complete maintenance tasks safely, efficiently, and with high quality.
• Minimize equipment downtime through effective troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and plant reliability goals.
• Maintain a professional attitude and commitment to safety at all times

Pay: $51,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Which shifts are you willing to work (1st, 2nd, and/or 3rd shift)?
• This is a very hot industrial welding environment. Are you comfortable working in high temperatures for the full duration of your shift?
• Have you previously worked in a hot industrial or manufacturing environment? If yes, please briefly describe.
• How many years of welding and fabrication experience do you have, especially from prints/drawings?
• Please elaborate on your experience performing industrial maintenance and millwright work. How many years of industrial maintenance experience do you have, and what types of equipment have you maintained or repaired?
• Please elaborate your welding and fabrication experience. How would you rate your welding ability on a scale of 1–10, and what types of fabrication work have you performed from blueprints or engineering drawings?
• Can you work alternating weekends and overtime during plant shutdowns or emergency equipment failures?

Location:

• Oklahoma City, OK (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $51,000 - $60,000