Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Overview

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous operation of facility systems and critical production equipment. This role performs preventative and corrective maintenance on essential manufacturing assets, including the Phosphoric Acid Anodizing (PAA) Line, Chemical Milling (Chem Mill) Line, Autoclaves, Stretch Presses, and supporting facility equipment. The successful candidate will work to maximize equipment uptime, minimize downtime, and maintain a safe, clean, and productive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair critical production equipment, including the PAA Line, Chem Mill Line, Autoclaves, and Stretch Presses.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize downtime.
• Complete assigned work orders and accurately document repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities in the company’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions using appropriate testing equipment and repair techniques.
• Assist in machine rebuilds, equipment overhauls, and facility improvement projects.
• Maintain facility infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and related building systems.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, and process improvement initiatives.
• Follow established preventative maintenance schedules and support reliability improvement efforts.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with company standards.
• Support production personnel by addressing maintenance-related concerns and equipment issues.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, and company safety policies.
• Participate in emergency maintenance repairs and support off-shift or weekend maintenance activities as required.
• Assist with maintaining spare parts inventory and identifying replacement part requirements.

Qualifications

Qualifications 

Core Equipment Supported

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic plays a critical role in maintaining and optimizing the facility's primary production assets, including:

• Phosphoric Acid Anodizing (PAA) Line
• Chemical Milling (Chem Mill) Line
• Large Industrial Autoclaves
• Stretch Press Machines
• Facility Mechanical Systems
• HVAC Equipment
• Compressed Air Systems
• Pumps, Motors, and Conveyance Equipment
• Additional support equipment as required

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; aerospace, chemical processing, or metal fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Experience performing preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS software and maintenance documentation.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and safe work practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, blueprints, and equipment drawings.
• Ability to work flexible hours and respond to emergency maintenance situations when required.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities

• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Preventative maintenance and equipment reliability knowledge.
• Working knowledge of industrial machinery and facility systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, motors, controls, HVAC, plumbing, and building maintenance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Commitment to safety, cleanliness, and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent walking of production floor, climbing stairs, and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Ability to respond to off-hours emergencies