The Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots, diagnoses, and performs routine and corrective maintenance on shop equipment to support production lines and shop operations. The role maintains and repairs production equipment, including welders and grinders; repairs broken parts using hand tools and welding equipment in compliance with company safety policies; interprets blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to diagnose problems; completes assigned work orders; and installs new equipment or identifies improvements aligned with facility maintenance plans. Additional duties include maintaining a clean work environment and other tasks assigned by a supervisor. The position reports to a line supervisor or work group supervisor. Duties and working conditions may change based on operating needs and assignments. The work requires indoor and outdoor activity, including regular work at heights and around moving machinery. Conditions may include exposure to heat, humidity, welding and burning fumes, odors, dust, gases, noise, hot and occasionally cold temperatures, oil and grease, vibrations, and occasional work alone. Hazards include mechanical tools, electrical equipment such as welders, and radiant energy from torches. Physical requirements include standing, hearing, and seeing for up to 10 hours; handling for up to 6 hours; lifting car parts weighing 1–50 pounds; pushing hand trucks weighing up to 100 pounds; and pulling loads that may exceed 50 pounds occasionally, as well as cables up to 100 pounds regularly. The work also involves walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, crawling, sitting, and using tools.
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Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED