Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of production equipment and facility systems. This role performs troubleshooting, repair, rebuilding, fabrication, and continuous improvement activities involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.

The Maintenance Mechanic will respond to equipment breakdowns, perform scheduled maintenance, support production uptime, and ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality and OSHA requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond to emergency and unscheduled equipment breakdowns during production.
• Diagnose, repair, rebuild, and maintain industrial machinery and equipment.
• Perform equipment inspections and identify potential failures before they impact production.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
  
  

Mechanical Troubleshooting & Repair

• Troubleshoot and repair heavy industrial processing and manufacturing equipment.
• Rebuild and repair:
• Pumps
• Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders
• Valves
• Blowers
• Motors and mechanical drive systems
• Diagnose mechanical failures and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, drawings, and technical documentation.
  

Electrical & Controls

• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including:
• Relays
• Motors
• Motor starters
• Fuses
• Drives
• Control wiring
• Understand the basic operation and troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment.
• Work with VFDs, motor controllers, and industrial control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical distribution and related building systems.
  

Hydraulic & Pneumatic Systems

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Diagnose leaks, pressure issues, valve failures, cylinder problems, and related equipment failures.
• Maintain pumps, compressors, blowers, and other fluid/air-powered systems.
  
  

Manufacturing Equipment

• Support maintenance activities involving:
• CNC machining equipment
• Metal forming equipment
• Heat-treating equipment
• Light automation
• Material handling equipment
• Cranes and forklifts
• Assist with equipment improvements and modifications to improve reliability, safety, quality, and productivity.
  

Fabrication & Welding

• Perform basic fabrication and equipment modifications as required.
• Operate and work with equipment such as:
• Brakes
• Shears
• Welders
• Grinders
• Perform welding and other fabrication activities when necessary.
  

Facility & Building Systems

• Maintain and troubleshoot facility-related systems, including:
• Air compressors
• HVAC
• Plumbing
• Electrical distribution
• Building automation systems
• Support general facility maintenance as required.
  

SOPs, PMs & Documentation

• Work with the Maintenance Manager to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance Procedures (PMPs) and supporting documentation.
• Utilize computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to document maintenance activities.
• Follow established work plans, specifications, and maintenance procedures.
  
  

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Perform all work in accordance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Follow ISO 9001:2015 quality requirements and procedures.
• Report environmental or safety concerns to appropriate management.
• Complete required training related to hazardous waste, emergency response, and environmental compliance.
  
  

On-Call Support

• Participate in scheduled 24-hour emergency/on-call coverage.
• Respond to critical equipment issues during assigned on-call periods.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Trade school, technical certificate, or equivalent vocational training preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot industrial machinery independently.
• Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  

Preferred Technical Experience

• Industrial manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• CNC machining equipment.
• Metal forming equipment.
• Heat-treating equipment.
• Industrial automation.
• PLC-controlled machinery.
• VFDs and motor controllers.
• Pumps, cylinders, valves, and blowers.
• Air compressors and HVAC systems.
• Cranes and material handling equipment.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Electrical distribution systems.
• Building automation systems.
• CMMS software.
• ISO 9001:2015.
• OSHA regulations and industrial safety procedures.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Advanced mechanical troubleshooting
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Root-cause problem solving
• PLC and VFD fundamentals
• Welding and fabrication
• Equipment repair and rebuilding
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Safety awareness
• Self-direction and accountability
• Team collaboration
• Strong attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement mindset
  
  

Physical & Work Environment

• Manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and working around production machinery.
• Ability to work around mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial equipment.
• May require emergency/on-call response outside normal working hours.
• Must follow required PPE and workplace safety procedures.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Short-term disability
• Paid Time Off