Clifford Mechanical Technician

Ohio Gratings • Canton, OH

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About The Position

Ohio Gratings is hiring mechanically talented individuals for its Press Weld Technical Operations team to develop into specialized Clifford Mechanical Technicians. This is a hands-on technical career focused on Clifford Press Weld equipment, mechanical systems, and associated shears, with training and a structured, competency-based progression through four career levels. Candidates may come from industrial maintenance, millwright work, machine building, heavy equipment, fabrication, mechanical repair, or related backgrounds; prior expertise with Clifford equipment is not required.

Technicians develop from supervised component work and rebuilds to independent troubleshooting, precision alignment, major repairs, and equipment reliability improvements. At advanced levels, the role includes leading complex repairs and rebuilds, serving as a mechanical subject matter expert, and mentoring other technicians. Advancement is based on demonstrated technical competency and the ability to take on greater responsibility.

Ohio Gratings is a manufacturer of steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel bar grating products. The company has more than 475 associates and operations across seven locations in six states. Its culture emphasizes quality, integrity, teamwork, safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and a commitment to biblical principles and core values.

Requirements

• Strong mechanical aptitude and enjoyment of hands-on troubleshooting.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and interest in learning specialized manufacturing equipment.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, heavy equipment, machine repair, fabrication, or related mechanical work.
• Ability to solve problems and complete quality repairs.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Dependability, motivation, and willingness to learn from experienced technicians.
• Willingness to learn, embrace, and actively model the organization's core values.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, mechanical drives, welding, machining, or precision measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop specialized technical expertise in Clifford Press Weld equipment, mechanical systems, and associated shears.
• Perform supervised repairs, inspections, component work, and equipment rebuilds while developing foundational mechanical skills.
• Carry out routine mechanical repairs, planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and subsystem rebuilds with increasing independence.
• Independently diagnose and repair Clifford equipment, perform precision alignments, and lead major mechanical repairs as qualified.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and major rebuilds, improve equipment reliability, and mentor other technicians at senior levels.
• Help improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support manufacturing operations.
• Follow and model the organization's values through work, relationships, decisions, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Access to an on-site healthcare clinic at the Canton facility.
• Company retirement contributions through the 401(k) program.
• Profit-sharing opportunities tied to company performance and applicable plan terms.
• Career development, hands-on training, and advancement opportunities.
• People-first culture emphasizing values, teamwork, and doing things the right way.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed