Maintenance Mechanic - Industrial Maintenance Tech
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General Maintenance Mechanic Location: Manufacturing Facility (On-Site) Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Flexible / Any Shift Compensation: $29.10 - $30.52 per hour Position Overview The General Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing mechanical, equipment, and facility maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations. This role operates independently, provides technical guidance to other maintenance personnel, and supports improvement initiatives across machinery and building systems. Key Responsibilities Perform routine mechanical inspections and complete equipment repairs or part replacements Diagnose mechanical issues and recommend improved methods or solutions Support machinery relocation, installation, and production line modifications Maintain cleanliness of work areas, tools, machines, and equipment Conduct maintenance across a wide range of industrial equipment including: Production lines and conveyors Punch presses and body makers Injection molding machines Printing, coating, and oven systems Compressors, HVAC, and electrical systems Utilize precision measuring tools and interpret engineering drawings Monitor equipment and facility conditions to ensure workplace safety Report and escalate any unsafe conditions that cannot be immediately corrected Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs as needed Support off-shift or extended hours work during critical maintenance periods Required Skills & Technical Abilities Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair expertise Proficient with: Hand and power tools Calipers, gauges, and micrometers Machine shop equipment Forklift operation (license required) Reading mechanical and engineering schematics Ability to lift, push, and pull up to approximately 60 pounds Education & Experience High school diploma or vocational training (or equivalent experience) Approximately 3 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience Work Environment & Collaboration Works closely with production teams, machine shop personnel, and maintenance staff Reports directly to Maintenance Department leadership No direct supervisory responsibilities Additional Expectations Maintain personal tool set as required Adapt to non-standard work schedules for repairs, installations, or preventive maintenance Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement #IND33 Heroes Talent Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Heroes Talent Group, LLC and all client companies comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training, etc.. For more information on our EOE program or to report a violation, Follow this link
Created: 2026-03-10