Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

The Steel Processing Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various specialized mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems and components. The role primarily involves work on CNC‑controlled cutting and pressing equipment as well as robotics. The technician reports to the maintenance operations supervisor and must maintain effective relationships with production staff and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems/components.
• Maintain CNC‑controlled cutting and pressing equipment and robotic systems.
• Collaborate with production teams and vendors to resolve equipment issues.
• Follow procedural compliance and engineered procedures.
• Work independently and as part of a fast‑paced team.
• Document work in the CMMS and adhere to safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of facilities or machine maintenance experience.
• Availability to work all shifts, including overtime or later shifts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specific trade licensing (e.g., Electrical, HVAC/Refrigeration).
• Knowledge of hydraulic system diagnostics, repair, and failure analysis for components operating above 5,000 psi.
• Completion of a mechanical/electrical or hydraulic trade school or apprenticeship.
• Proven robotics experience (Panasonic, Sinumerik, Fanuc).
• Experience with PLCs, including analog and digital field component diagnosis and I/O devices.
• Familiarity with CMMS.
• Vocational, technical, community college, or apprenticeship background; military experience is a plus.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Understanding of electrical systems up to 600 V, including control voltages.
• Experience working from ladders and lifts while wearing fall protection.
• Proficiency with diagnostic tools and meters (voltmeter, ammeter, megger, data logger, micrometer, caliper, test gauge, temperature devices).

Physical Requirements

• Climbing, crawling, kneeling, stooping, twisting, reaching, pulling, pushing, and heavy lifting.
• Color vision.
• Ability to work in environments with acids or alkalis, cold, dry, dusty, fumes, heat, noise, oil, wet conditions, both inside and outside.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with up to 6 % employer match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Shift premium.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Commuter/van services.
• Tuition reimbursement programs.
• Safety boot reimbursement program.
• Growth opportunities.

Location

Quonset Point facility in North Kingstown, RI.