Industrial Maintenance Mechanic — Maximize Uptime

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Heavy Manufacturing Recruiting on behalf of a valued client in Festus, MO.Picture your day beginning with a walk-through of a bustling industrial plant. You check permits, review the maintenance schedule with the Maintenance Supervisor, and then dive into the work that keeps production humming. From precision alignments to on-the-spot fabrication, you are the go-to pro who restores equipment to peak condition and keeps people safe.

About the Role This hands-on position supports plant-wide mechanical maintenance in a heavy industrial setting. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of mechanical systems to maximize uptime and reliability. The role reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and calls for strong mechanical aptitude, welding capability, and unwavering safety habits in demanding conditions.

What You’ll Handle Interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical instructions to plan and execute work Install, assemble, align, test, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment across the facility

Maintain and repair conveyors, hoists, lifts, power shafting, pulleys, and related systems

Dismantle, move, install, and commission machinery and mechanical assemblies

Perform field fabrication: cutting, drilling, bending, burning, and framing modifications

Conduct equipment inspections and precision alignments

Operate hoists and cranes (overhead and mobile), rollers, dollies, and hand tools safely and effectively

Apply welding skills to support equipment repairs and modifications

Maintain orderly, compliant work areas and follow site safety practices

Work assigned schedules to support production needs

Where You’ll Work Industrial manufacturing plant environment

Confined spaces and elevated work areas are part of the job Moderate to extreme climate exposure; fast-paced operations with production demands

What You Bring Proven mechanical maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing settings

Working knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques

Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical documentation

Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and rigging gear

A strong safety mindset and consistent PPE compliance

Physical Demands and Conditions Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, twisting, and balancing

Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces; respirator use may be required

Lift and carry up to 100 lbs Repetitive hand and wrist motions

Frequent work with arms above and below shoulder level

Ability to remain in a single position for extended periods

Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, and extreme weather

Required PPESafety glasses, steel-toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, and respirator when necessary.
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