Maintenance Mechanic

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