Maintenance Mechanic - Sparks, NV

Hiring Immediately!    

Maintenance Mechanic in Reno, NV

Full-Time Benefits  

Pay Rate: $30 – $35 per hour, depending on experience.

Shift: Monday - Thursday 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM, overtime as needed.

We’re seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support daily plant operations. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals with a trades background or recent technical school graduates. Positive, eager to learn, and ready to grow in their career.  

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on belts, piping, filters, mixers, conveyors, valves, bearings, and seals.


• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment to resolve and prevent issues


• Maintain and repair pumps, motors, drives, conveyors, pneumatics, and production equipment


• Install and service control devices, sensors, and motor control systems


• Troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred) and 480V 3-phase electrical systems


• Read and work from blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documents

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance or skilled trades experience


• Vocational/Trade school equates 2 years of work/field experience for this role


• Must be 18 years of age, High school diploma or GED required


• Strong Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting skills


• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen Bradley preferred)


• Experience with hand tools and power tools


• Ability to read technical drawings and work independently


• Basic computer skills such as MS Office applications; CMMS experience a plus


• Fabrication and Welding experience a plus

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Ability to stand, climb ladders, work at heights, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces


• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, noisy, or industrial environments

Soft Skills / Reliability

• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership


• Strong attendance and reliability


• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to communicate effectively with operations, production, and leadership teams


• Solution oriented

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all plant safety policies, OSHA regulations such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, PPE requirements, etc.


• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards


• Safely work around chemicals, pumps, tanks, and pressurized systems


• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

Do you want to add a little color to your career?   

We encourage opportunities for advancement and support your success through collaborative team efforts while allowing you to shine. If you are looking for a great company and career growth potential, then The Pittsburgh Paints Company is the company for you, APPLY TODAY!  

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visas).   

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