Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider partnering with a global leader in biotechnology product development services. Our client supplies laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education, with an annual revenue of around $40 billion and a mission to empower customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support manufacturing operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on industrial production equipment, including injection molding systems, auxiliary equipment, electrical systems, and facility HVAC in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on injection molding machines and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, controls, sensors, relays, and AC/DC drives.
• Diagnose mechanical failures involving hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and drive systems.
• Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment through basic fault tracing and component replacement.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical manuals.
• Maintain and repair HVAC and facility support systems as needed.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures.
• Document maintenance activities and work orders in SAP.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, reliability, and process stability.
• Follow OSHA and company safety standards, including LOTO procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience working as a mechanic or technician.
• Electrical diagnostics experience with 120V–480V systems.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting experience.
• Mechanical systems repair experience, including bearings, belts, couplings, and alignment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience working on molding machines.

Skills

• Motor controls and VFD troubleshooting (preferred).
• Working knowledge of AC/DC drives (preferred).
• Experience with industrial automation systems (preferred).
• CMMS/SAP experience (preferred).
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work safely around energized systems and moving machinery.
• Ability to work extended periods standing and walking, with occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Pay

$25 to $32 per hour.

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 02:30 PM to 11:00 PM.
• 12-month temporary assignment.
• Onsite in Rochester, NY (14625).