Maintenance Helper
About The Position
The Maintenance Helper supports skilled maintenance technicians in the repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of machine shop and production equipment. This position is hands-on and mechanically focused, working alongside maintenance staff to service industrial equipment, support repairs, and ensure equipment reliability in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role is intended for individuals with prior maintenance exposure or strong mechanical aptitude who are looking to grow into a Maintenance Technician path.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with industrial tools (hand and power tools)
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, or production equipment)
- Ability to read and follow maintenance instructions, safety procedures, and technical guidance
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work in a physically demanding industrial environment with machinery, noise, and production conditions
- Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime as needed
Nice To Haves
- 2–3 years of experience in heavy industrial maintenance, manufacturing, fabrication, machine shop, or production environment or similar environment
Responsibilities
- Assist maintenance mechanics and technicians with equipment repairs and troubleshooting
- Perform preventive maintenance on machine shop and production equipment
- Inspect equipment daily, including checking and documenting fluid levels (oil, coolant, hydraulics, etc.) and reporting abnormalities
- Assist with mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs under supervision
- Clean, lubricate, and service industrial machinery and equipment
- Assist with disassembly, repair, and reassembly of production equipment
- Support diagnostics and root-cause troubleshooting efforts with maintenance team
- Retrieve, organize, and stage tools, parts, and materials for repair work
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance areas and equipment
- Remove debris, scrap, and buildup from machines and work areas
- Assist with safe rigging, moving, and positioning of equipment components
- Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements
- Use hand tools and basic maintenance equipment safely and correctly
- Assist with general facility upkeep, including cleaning, painting, and minor repairs as directed
Benefits
- competitive wage offering
- safe harbor matching 401k plan
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- voluntary life benefits
- paid company holidays
- free parking
- snack and beverage machines available
- job training programs
- generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
