Industrial Mechanic

The Blue Collar Recruiter•Kings Mountain, NC

4d•$25 - $38

About The Position

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Job Overview Seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic with 3 to 5 years of experience in heavy industrial or manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing heavy industrial equipment including motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic presses, conveyors, piping, and valves to support safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, safety-focused, and experienced in troubleshooting and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotating equipment and heavy industrial machinery including pumps, motors, presses, conveyors, piping, and valves Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability Identify wear, leaks, and potential failure points before they become production issues Follow and enforce all safety procedures, OSHA standards, lockout/tagout protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations Safely work around materials containing lead and other toxic chemicals while strictly following all safety procedures Document all repairs, inspections, and maintenance activity in the maintenance management system Analyze equipment failures and recommend process improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and safety Support major repairs, equipment overhauls, shutdowns, and special projects Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to minimize production impact and maintain plant performance

Requirements

3 to 5 years of industrial maintenance or heavy mechanical repair experience
Strong experience with motors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, presses, piping, valves, and conveyors
Ability to read schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams
Strong troubleshooting and mechanical problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hazardous material handling, and OSHA safety standards
High school diploma or GED required
Basic computer skills for maintenance systems and documentation

Nice To Haves

Technical training, trade school, welding, machining, or OSHA certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain rotating equipment and heavy industrial machinery including pumps, motors, presses, conveyors, piping, and valves
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability
Identify wear, leaks, and potential failure points before they become production issues
Follow and enforce all safety procedures, OSHA standards, lockout/tagout protocols, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations
Safely work around materials containing lead and other toxic chemicals while strictly following all safety procedures
Document all repairs, inspections, and maintenance activity in the maintenance management system
Analyze equipment failures and recommend process improvements to increase reliability, efficiency, and safety
Support major repairs, equipment overhauls, shutdowns, and special projects
Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to minimize production impact and maintain plant performance