Distribution Mechanic

Vicinity • Baltimore, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Mechanic maintains and repairs equipment, piping systems, valves, and machinery at the company’s power plant in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a full-time, hourly, union position that reports to the Distribution Manager. Compensation is $34.16–$46.09 per hour plus a 10% bonus target. Effective October 1, 2026, the range is $35.18–$47.44 per hour plus a 10% bonus target.

The role involves maintaining safe working conditions, performing scheduled preventive maintenance, responding to emergencies, and participating in training to develop craft and welding skills. The mechanic takes rotating on-call duty on weekends, back shifts, and holidays and must work overtime as required.

The position requires physical work in an industrial production plant, including lifting and maneuvering up to 50 pounds, working in confined spaces, and climbing and tolerating heights up to 100 feet. Employees must be able to tolerate heat and perform tasks involving walking, standing, lifting, climbing, bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching. A valid driver’s license and a driving record meeting company standards are required. Pre-employment screenings include a company physical exam and drug testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in an industrial maintenance setting.
• Valid driver’s license and insurability under the company’s vehicle insurance carrier, with a driving record meeting company standards.
• Complete pre-employment screenings, including a company physical exam and drug testing.
• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to climb and tolerate heights up to 100 feet.
• Ability to walk, stand, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach.
• Ability to tolerate heat in an industrial production plant environment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to take rotating on-call duty on weekends, back shifts, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform basic computer operations and use email.
• Valid Maryland 4th or 5th Grade Stationary Engineers License.
• At least one year of pipefitting experience.
• At least one year of welding experience.
• At least one year of rigging certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working conditions in accordance with established company policies.
• Identify, report, and/or correct unsafe work environments.
• Operate hand and power tools competently.
• Install, repair, replace, and troubleshoot piping systems, valves, steam traps, and pumps.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
• Work overtime as required.
• Use caution in the operation and maintenance of company equipment.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations and work quickly to correct problems.
• Participate in training to continue education and develop craft skills.
• Communicate orally and in writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Distribution Manager.
• Participate in training to further welding skills as needed by the department.
• Take rotating on-call duty on weekends, back shifts, and holidays.

Benefits

• Personal leave; FMLA leave of up to 12 weeks subject to approval, unpaid.
• Paid time off: 120 hours accrued annually, equal to 4.62 hours per pay period.
• Sick leave: 40 hours per calendar year, prorated based on month of hire.
• Paid parental leave at 100% pay for up to 160 hours following the birth or adoption of a child, used in weekly increments.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Floating holidays: 40 hours per calendar year, prorated based on month of hire.
• 401(k) plan, including a Roth option.
• 10% bonus target.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED