Clifford Mechanical Technician

Ohio Gratings, Inc. • Canton, OH

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About The Position

Ohio Gratings is seeking mechanically talented individuals to join its Press Weld Technical Operations team and develop specialized expertise as Clifford Mechanical Technicians. This opportunity goes beyond traditional maintenance, combining hands-on training, technical development, and a competency-based career path with four advancement levels. Candidates can come from a range of mechanical backgrounds and do not need prior expertise with Clifford equipment; they should bring mechanical aptitude, curiosity, dependability, and a desire to learn.

Technicians develop skills working on Clifford Press Weld equipment, mechanical systems, and associated shears. Training progresses from component rebuilds to advanced troubleshooting involving hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical drives, bearings, tooling, and precision alignment. As they demonstrate competency, technicians may take on independent repairs, lead complex work, improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, mentor developing technicians, and contribute to equipment improvements.

Ohio Gratings is a manufacturer of steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel bar grating products. The company describes its culture as people-first and grounded in quality, integrity, teamwork, development, and biblical principles. Associates are expected to learn, embrace, and model the company's core values. The job description notes that listed duties, physical demands, and work environment are representative and may change.

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.
• Pride in solving problems and completing quality repairs.
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Dependability, motivation, and willingness to learn from experienced technicians.
• Interest in building a long-term career.

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.
• Progress toward independently performing routine mechanical repairs, planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and subsystem rebuilds.
• Diagnose and repair Clifford equipment, perform precision alignments, and lead major mechanical repairs as qualifications develop.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and major rebuilds, improve equipment reliability, and mentor other technicians at advanced career levels.
• Help improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support manufacturing operations.
• Model Ohio Gratings' core values through actions, choices, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Access to an on-site healthcare clinic at the Canton facility.
• Company retirement contributions through a 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