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Maintenance Mechanic

The Pittsburgh Paints Company
Sparks, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 10/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026

Hiring Immediately!


Maintenance Mechanic in Reno, NV


Full-Time Benefits

Pay Rate: $30 – $35 per hour, depending on experience.

Shift: Monday - Thursday 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM, overtime as needed.


We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support daily plant operations. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals with a trades background or recent technical school graduates. Positive, eager to learn, and ready to grow in their career.


Key Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on belts, piping, filters, mixers, conveyors, valves, bearings, and seals.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment to resolve and prevent issues
  • Maintain and repair pumps, motors, drives, conveyors, pneumatics, and production equipment
  • Install and service control devices, sensors, and motor control systems
  • Troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred) and 480V 3-phase electrical systems
  • Read and work from blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documents


Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance or skilled trades experience
  • Vocational/Trade school equates 2 years of work/field experience for this role
  • Must be 18 years of age, High school diploma or GED required
  • Strong Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting skills
  • PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen Bradley preferred)
  • Experience with hand tools and power tools
  • Ability to read technical drawings and work independently
  • Basic computer skills such as MS Office applications; CMMS experience a plus
  • Fabrication and Welding experience a plus


Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, climb ladders, work at heights, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces
  • Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, noisy, or industrial environments


Soft Skills / Reliability

  • Demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership
  • Strong attendance and reliability
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with operations, production, and leadership teams
  • Solution oriented


Safety & Compliance

  • Follow all plant safety policies, OSHA regulations such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, PPE requirements, etc.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards
  • Safely work around chemicals, pumps, tanks, and pressurized systems
  • Participate in safety meetings, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives


Do you want to add a little color to your career?

We encourage opportunities for advancement and support your success through collaborative team efforts while allowing you to shine. If you are looking for a great company and career growth potential, then The Pittsburgh Paints Company is the company for you, APPLY TODAY!


Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visas).

Salary : $30 - $35

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