Maintenance Mechanic

Job Details

Job Details Level: Experienced

Job Location:

Mertz 1701 N Waverly - Ponca City, OK 74601

Position Type:
Full Time Maintenance Technician

Department:
Production Maintenance

Job Status:
Full-Time

FLSA Status:
Hourly

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager

Location:

Ponca City, OK

Amount of

Travel Required:

N/A

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Positions Supervised: N/A

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, inspecting, and repairing forklifts, fleet vehicles, and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This position performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses mechanical and electrical issues, and completes timely repairs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who is committed to workplace safety, equipment reliability, and supporting uninterrupted day-to-day operations across the organization.

• Perform maintenance functions, making repairs in electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems with minimal guidance from the maintenance supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and conduct mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Provide training in your areas of expertise.
• Respond to work orders submitted by employees.
• Assist in ordering parts and developing a preventative maintenance program.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the installation of new equipment and facility upgrades.
• Work safely by following all safety rules, policies, and procedures, and report unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with company quality systems and support audits.
• Engage in basic design and fabrication of repairs and process improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Successfully passes all applicable general pre-employment testing including but not limited to: background check, pre-employment drug screening, pre-employment fit tests, pre-employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s) including pre employment Pulmonary Function Test (PFT.)
• Daily overtime required and in person, predictable attendance in Ponca City, OK.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent certificate.
• 0-2 years of related industrial mechanic experience; 2-5 years preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment not required, but highly desirable.

• Experience/knowledge in electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pneumatics, confined space work, mobile equipment, MIG welding, and oxy/plasma cutting.
• Ability to adapt to change and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to operate skid steers and similar heavy machinery efficiently and safely.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Physical capabilities to bend, squat, kneel, and climb frequently; stand for a minimum of 3 hours; and lift materials weighing between 50 lbs to 70 lbs occasionally.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical schematics, and piping diagrams in various formats.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Daily required to walk, sit, climb, bend, reach and squat/kneel. Work environment includes exposure to hazardous materials, operating conditions, audio up…