Industrial Maintenance Technician - Mechanical

Rhoads Industries, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Rhoads Industries is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician – Mechanical to support its Maintenance Department in maintaining and repairing equipment and facilities. The role helps ensure smooth, safe, and consistent operations across the company’s business lines by minimizing downtime, improving reliability, and supporting production needs through mechanical maintenance and repair. The position shares responsibility with the Rhoads Quality/Safety Director for upholding applicable safety precautions and programs associated with equipment use and maintenance. The technician must follow Rhoads’ standard equipment-maintenance procedures, ISO 9000 standards related to tools, and applicable ASME and AISC requirements governing equipment and tool standards. The job is based at Rhoads Industries’ facilities in The Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The work involves industrial environments, manual labor, physical activity, work at heights, and the use of required personal protective equipment. The company offers competitive salary, health insurance packages, 401(k) matching, and PTO.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical repair, with a strong understanding of mechanical systems and machinery.
Experience and knowledge in minor repairs to welding machines, breakers, and electrical-circuit wiring.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
Understanding of and familiarity with ISO and UL certifications.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass background clearances, including a motor vehicle check, and a drug screening.
Must be capable and willing to work flexible hours and overtime when required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
OSHA 10 certificate; must be completed within 90 days of hire.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with project executives, project managers, foremen, craftsmen, project-team members, and customers of the Tool & Equipment function.
Solid knowledge of mechanical repair, ability to learn continuously and apply innovative solutions, and strong critical-thinking skills.
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, set priorities, and oversee concurrent projects.
Ability to perform successfully in time-sensitive and high-pressure situations.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, and sound analytical capabilities.
Initiative, collaboration, persistence, tact, strategic thinking, and ability to influence outcomes.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, carrying, and other manual labor tasks.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and drive an automobile, and to walk and stand on irregular and uneven surfaces in an industrial setting.
Comfort performing work at heights of up to 100 feet.
Ability to work in industrial or construction areas where personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety-toe boots, hard hats, and hearing protection, is required.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or an associate degree in industrial mechanics, maintenance technology, or a related field.
ASE certification.
Overhead Crane Certificate.
Mobile Equipment Certification.
Air Compressor Certification.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair large fabrication equipment, forklifts, scissor lifts, articulating boom lifts, hand tools, and air compressors.
Perform monthly preventive maintenance on tools, heavy machinery, and fabrication equipment, following the lubrication standards in the preventive maintenance program.
Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment modifications.
Maintain an inventory of service and repair parts.
Organize work across multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet required deadlines.
Maintain a clean work area in the maintenance shop.
Support facility maintenance tasks and perform other assigned duties.
Uphold and follow applicable safety precautions and programs, Rhoads equipment-maintenance procedures, ISO 9000 tool standards, and applicable ASME and AISC requirements.