2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a facility’s equipment, systems, and physical infrastructure. This role involves performing routine inspections, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, completing preventive maintenance tasks, and responding to repair requests to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and part replacements to prevent equipment failures.
• Identify root causes of equipment malfunctions using diagnostic tools, manuals, and technical knowledge.
• Fix or replace defective mechanical components such as bearings, belts, gears, pumps, and motors.
• Ensure machines operate safely and efficiently to support continuous production or facility operations.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals to guide repairs and installations.
• Assemble, align, and calibrate new machinery or mechanical systems.
• Inspect equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify potential hazards.
• Track parts usage, request replacements, and ensure tools are in proper working condition.
• Record repairs, parts used, downtime, and maintenance history in logs or CMMS systems.
• Communicate equipment status, coordinate repairs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Technical school or vocational training.
• Effective communication with operators, supervisors, and vendors.
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Equipment installation, alignment, and calibration.
• Basic electrical knowledge (motors, sensors, wiring).
• Welding, fabrication, and machining.
• Using diagnostic tools and measurement instruments.