Maintenance Mechanic

Chief•Rensselaer, IN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on facility infrastructure and industrial equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operations. This role requires a proactive approach to safety, adherence to established procedures, and the ability to troubleshoot and repair various mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The position involves installing and modifying equipment, performing general maintenance, and managing parts and supply requisitions. Strong time management, communication, and independent work skills are essential, as is the ability to operate mobile equipment and work from heights. The role also includes operating forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for creating a collaborative, safe, and hazard-free environment, leading continuous improvement projects, supporting safety policies, and participating in employee training and incident investigations.

Requirements

Ability to use basic electrical and mechanical industrial maintenance tools.
Demonstrate strong time management, effective communication, and the ability to work independently.
Ability to operate mobile equipment, including aerial equipment, and work from heights.
Capable of working independently or as a team with minimum supervision.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority.
Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns.
Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime and ensure safe operation.
Install and modify equipment and perform preventative and general maintenance including electrical conduit systems and wiring infrastructure.
Accurately reads equipment manuals and drawings to make equipment repairs and adjustments.
Manage parts and supply requisitions and completes documentation in computerized maintenance management system.
Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.
Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard free environment that is driven by employee involvement.
Leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations.