Maintenance Mechanic

Description

The Maintenance Mechanic performs a broad range of skilled maintenance, repair, and fabrication work to support the safe, reliable operation of heavy industrial machinery and production equipment. Working with a high degree of independence and sound judgment, this role diagnoses mechanical issues and completes preventive and corrective maintenance. The position interprets blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals; responds to changing operational needs; and collaborates with the maintenance team to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance. A strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, continuous learning, and participation in plant safety initiatives is essential.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Industrial mechanical/ pipe fitting/ hydraulic repair
• Welding, machining and other fabrication
• Rigging, aligning machines and belt and pulley drives
• Various preventative maintenance tasks

Qualifications:

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics and manuals
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance tasks on heavy equipment.
• Capable of pipe fitting and hydraulic repairs.
• Be willing to work off-shifts, weekends and overtime if required.
• Experience maintaining heavy industrial machinery.
• Welding experience or certifications

Special Demands:

• Be able to climb ladders and comfortable working in elevated environment.
• While performing the duties of this job, will be regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts
• May be exposed to wet or humid conditions.
• May be exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• May be regularly exposed to high noise environments.
• May be exposed to extremely dusty environments.
• May be exposed to chemicals used in the manufacturing process
• Must be willing to enhance and learn new skill sets.
• Actively participate in safety initiatives.

Education/Training:

Required:

• High school or equivalent

Preferred:

• BOCES/Trade School
• Mechanical knowledge: 1 year
• Industrial maintenance: 1 year
• Industrial mechanic: 1 year

Benefits:

• $5,000 sign-on bonus after 12 months of employment
• Competitive hourly pay plus overtime and shift differentials
• Profit sharing
• 9 observed holidays and 2 weeks of PTO after 6 months, with rollover and increases based on service
• Boot allowance, tool allowance, uniforms provided, tuition reimbursement, and 24-hour onsite fitness center access
• 401(k) with up to 4% match, health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA/FSA, and retirement benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $34.87 - 40.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Salary Description

$34.87 - 40.50 per hour