Maintenance Mechanic

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preventative maintenance of all assigned plant equipment, including service, repair or replacement of gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, etc.


• Ensure the mechanical and physical integrity of the production equipment.


• Reduce the production down time as a result of mechanical failure.


• Ensure that preventative maintenance measures are completed on a timely basis.


• Assist Mechanics as needed to complete machine repair and/or equipment troubleshooting


• Assist 1st shift production departments for a timely set up.


• Properly and safely use maintenance shop equipment (drill press, lathe, pneumatic tools, etc.) to complete projects.


• Follow all safety and housekeeping procedures.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/ Education/ Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or relevant training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Personal Qualities/ Characteristics

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instruction, short correspondence, and memos.


• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.


• Ability to work at a self-motivated pace and with little supervision.


• Possess a strong sense of urgency.

Physical Activities Required – The physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by a member to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Extensive walking and standing


• Repetitive motion (hands/wrists)


• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally


• Bending, twisting, stooping

Job Environment

• Cold and dry


• Wet and humid