Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

At EMD Electronics, the Maintenance Mechanic will support production and quality goals by ensuring safe and reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment in a fast‑paced and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on rotating equipment including pumps, reciprocating compressors, agitators, gear boxes, and process refrigeration systems.
• Perform basic building maintenance throughout the site.
• Utilize diagrams, sketches, OEM manuals, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot and repair malfunctions.
• Effectively communicate job status, document job activities and observations.
• Accurately perform inventory transactions.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with site procedures and safety programs.
• Work in confined spaces and at heights of up to 60 feet.
• Use hand and power tools, including precision measuring instruments.
• Operate fork lift and/or aerial work platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of previous industrial maintenance experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trade school certificate or participation in a union mechanical apprenticeship program.
• Prior experience with safety work permits and lock‑out/tag‑out procedures.
• Prior process chemical plant experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of basic electricity.
• Fundamental knowledge of mill, drill, and lathe operations, including understanding of dimension, tolerance, and fit.
• Experience with rolling element & journal bearing replacement & maintenance, static & dynamic seal maintenance, and couplings, drives & alignment.
• Proficiency with oxy‑acetylene torches.
• Pipe fitting experience, including functional knowledge of materials, fittings, and threading.
• Computer skills to review and record maintenance history in work orders.

Pay

$35.15 per hour.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Retirement contributions
• Leave and disability
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance

Schedule

Day‑shift position with opportunity for scheduled and emergency overtime on nights and weekends; transition to a rotating shift possible.