Junior Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd Shift

Junior Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift

Company:
Tri Mas Company LLC

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Location:

4250 Oasis Street, Mesa, AZ 85215 USA

Workplace Type:
On-site

Employment Type:

Hourly | Full-Time

Function:
Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

The Junior Maintenance Mechanic supports the maintenance and reliability of CNC production equipment, including Swiss lathes and related systems, by performing preventive maintenance, assisting with troubleshooting and repairs, and responding to equipment issues during production. This role works within established maintenance procedures and team direction and is responsible for maintaining accurate work order documentation and supporting safe, efficient shop operations. This position is for 2nd shift (Monday to Thursday: 4:00 pm to 2:30 am).

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on CNC production equipment, including Swiss lathes and supporting systems, at scheduled intervals.
• Respond to equipment issues during production and assist with basic troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs.
• Support senior maintenance personnel and/or leadership in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Create, update, and close work orders in the maintenance system, ensuring accurate documentation of work performed, parts used, and equipment status.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, and technical documents to perform required maintenance and service.
• Assist with equipment setup, adjustments, and changeover support as needed to maintain production flow.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), and verify equipment is in a safe condition prior to performing maintenance.
• Maintain organization of tools, parts, and work areas, and assist in tracking and restocking maintenance consumables and spare parts.
• Communicate equipment issues and repair status clearly to production and maintenance team members.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring issues and reporting them to maintenance leadership.
• Experience in MIG welding is a plus.

• Communication Proficiency
• Problem Solving / Analysis
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Attention to Detail
• Safety Awareness and Compliance
• Time Management and Task Prioritization
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Willingness to Learn and Develop Technical Skills

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but is expected to work collaboratively with production and maintenance team members.

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Environmental Surroundings – Work is performed in a CNC machine shop environment with exposure to high noise levels, moving mechanical equipment, temperature fluctuations, and metalworking processes. The role regularly involves working around production machinery including CNC machines, bar feeders, conveyors, coolants, and related equipment.

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp edges, hot surfaces, metal chips, metalworking fluids, and airborne particulates. Potential hazards include cuts, burns, strains, and pinch points. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and protective clothing is required.

Performs duties where improper maintenance or inattention may result in equipment damage, production downtime, or loss of productivity. Supports maintenance and upkeep of CNC machines and associated systems in accordance with established procedures.

Performs duties requiring attention to detail to ensure equipment is maintained in a condition that supports product quality and process reliability.