Maintenance Technician

Job Title:

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Starting Pay Rate: $35.00 per hour ($36.00 after 6 months)

Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday, 11pm-7am, with mandatory overtime as needed

Reports To:

Maintenance Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This role is primarily responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of facility equipment including presses, plating systems, paint line conveyors, compressors, and related mechanical systems.

Responsibilities:
Install and maintain equipment throughout the facility including polish heads, plating hoists, pumps, presses, paint line conveyor systems, and compressors

Maintain and troubleshoot motor control systems including pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues with Power & Free systems and equipment rack Read and accurately interpret blueprints and schematics

Perform welding for repair work as needed

Safely operate cranes, hoists, forklifts, and aerial work platforms up to 60 feet Utilize and work with maintenance trades and components such as mechanical, welding, fabrication, and pipe fitting

Perform general repairs and preventative maintenance to minimize equipment downtime

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, adhering to all safety and quality standards

Work in variable temperatures indoors and outdoors ranging from subzero to 150°FWear required PPE including respirator and Level B chemical suit when necessary

Employees are required to provide their own tools

Other duties as assigned Shift is 8–12 hours. May work overtime up to 10–16 hours. Two 10-minute breaks per shift and a 20-minute meal break. Employees are paid for the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks if taken on campus.

Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a pulmonary function test and respirator exam for negative pressure respiratory protection

Must be clean shaven in areas where a respirator seal is required

Must be able to communicate in English Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Ability to work within a team setting

Must be able to demonstrate understanding of health and safety compliance training programs and departmental work instructions written in English High school diploma or equivalent required

Technical or vocational training preferred

Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Physical Demands:
Lift a minimum of 50 lbsWork in awkward positions including lying on back and working overhead, inside presses

Must be able to climb ladders up to 20 feet and on top of equipment safely when needed

Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach above head and below shoulder level

Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment

If corrective lenses are required, must be able to wear glasses (contacts may be restricted in certain conditions)
Weight limitation: must not exceed 310 lbs. (person plus tools) to safely use fall protection equipment

Work Environment:
The work environment is representative of conditions typical for a manufacturing facility and is not climate-controlled

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments

Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration

Safety precautions must always be followed to reduce exposure to hazards

Why Join Us? We offer a competitive pay rate, opportunities for skill development, and a dynamic work environment where your expertise as a mechanic will directly contribute to the success of the team.