Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment, company facilities, fleet assets, tools, and support systems. This position performs preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repair activities, and maintenance record administration while supporting a proactive safety culture and minimizing operational downtime.

The Maintenance Mechanic plays a key role in maintaining a clean, organized, and productive workplace through the application of 5S principles and preventative maintenance best practices. The role works collaboratively across all departments to provide responsive support and foster a respectful, approachable, and service-oriented maintenance function.

Safety is the primary responsibility of this position. The incumbent is expected to promote safe work practices, adhere to lockout/tagout requirements, identify hazards, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to an environment where employees feel comfortable reporting concerns, asking questions, and requesting assistance.

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on manufacturing machinery, production equipment, facility systems, vehicles, trailers, forklifts, hoists, and other company assets.
• Follow established maintenance schedules, manufacturer recommendations, and company maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and service life.
• Conduct routine inspections of critical and non-critical equipment.
• Lubricate, clean, adjust, calibrate, and service equipment as required.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Coordinate repairs and maintenance activities to minimize operational disruption.
• Assist in developing, updating, and improving preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Support inventory management of maintenance parts, consumables, and repair materials.

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and facility-related equipment issues.
• Perform repairs and adjustments to machinery, equipment, tools, fleet assets, and facility systems.
• Investigate recurring equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Replace worn or defective components while ensuring equipment is restored to safe operating condition.
• Assist with installation, modification, relocation, and commissioning of machinery and equipment.
• Use technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and manufacturer documents when performing repairs.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and equipment breakdowns.
• Escalate significant equipment issues to management when required.

• Support the maintenance of company vehicles, trailers, forklifts, and mobile equipment.
• Conduct inspections and maintenance activities in accordance with established maintenance schedules.
• Perform and coordinate oil changes, filter replacements, tire maintenance, brake inspections, battery maintenance, cooling system maintenance, and other preventative service activities.
• Monitor mileage and service intervals to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation related to fleet activities.
• Coordinate with external service providers and vendors when specialized repairs are required.

• Demonstrate leadership in workplace health and safety through daily actions and decision-making.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, safe work practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and Hazardous Energy Control requirements before servicing or repairing equipment.
• Remove unsafe equipment from service and ensure it is properly tagged and documented.
• Report hazards, incidents, near misses, safety concerns, and equipment failures promptly.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed by qualified personnel and in compliance with applicable standards.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, audits, investigations, and corrective action activities.
• Promote a culture where employees feel comfortable reporting concerns without hesitation.
• Serve as a positive role model for safe workplace behaviors.

• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and equipment history.
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