Building Maintenance Mechanic

BRT EXTRUSIONS INC•Niles, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BRT Extrusions is seeking a hands-on Building Maintenance Mechanic for its Niles, Ohio manufacturing facility. The 400,000-square-foot facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the Building Maintenance team helps keep it safe, functional, and operating efficiently. The mechanic maintains, repairs, and improves the facility through varied building and general maintenance work, including carpentry, drywall, welding, plumbing, basic electrical repairs, roofing, fabrication, and other building projects. The role uses maintenance hand and power tools and forklifts, and requires attention to safety, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The position is full-time with 8-hour shifts and a rotating or varying schedule; the posting also notes willingness to work 8- or 12-hour shifts based on business needs.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience performing building or general maintenance repairs.
Basic MIG and Stick welding skills; welding certification is not required.
Basic carpentry skills and experience with general construction or building repairs.
Experience with a variety of maintenance-related hand and power tools.
Ability to perform basic electrical and plumbing repairs.
Forklift operating experience.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English for understanding instructions, communicating with supervisors and coworkers, and completing job-related documentation.
Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple maintenance projects and priorities.
Strong math skills and ability to take measurements, calculate dimensions, and work accurately with materials.
Dependable attendance and commitment to following company policies and procedures.
Willingness to work varying schedules, including 8- or 12-hour shifts, based on business needs.
Willingness to participate in required safety, technical, and job-specific training.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or industrial facility experience.
Hands-on, mechanically inclined, and comfortable with varied building maintenance projects.
Resourceful troubleshooting skills and ability to determine practical repair solutions.
Safety-conscious and attentive to detail.
Reliable, organized, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Perform general building repairs and maintenance throughout the facility.
Frame, construct, and finish building projects.
Hang, repair, and finish drywall.
Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
Complete basic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
Identify and repair roofing issues as needed.
Perform sheet metal work and general fabrication.
Complete welding and pipe-fitting projects using MIG and Stick welding.
Operate forklifts to transport materials and equipment for maintenance projects.
Use maintenance-related hand and power tools to complete repairs and projects.
Identify facility maintenance needs and prioritize repairs to keep the building safe and operational.
Follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Participate in required safety, technical, and job-specific training.