Maintenance Mechanic - Day Shift

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Elk Grove Village, CA

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains plastic molding machinery, production equipment, and electro-mechanical systems, including motors, pneumatic tools, hydraulics, conveyor systems, and electrical devices. The role uses hand and power tools, precision measuring and electrical testing equipment, and requires reading blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and troubleshooting PLCs. The position performs preventive maintenance and repairs on production and facility equipment, diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems, and helps restore equipment during emergency breakdowns. The employee follows safety procedures and participates in an on-call program. The description lists a Monday–Friday day shift of 7 a.m.–3 p.m., and also describes rotating 12-hour shifts of 8 a.m.–8 p.m. or 8 p.m.–8 a.m., alternating between 36 and 48 hours per week. The pay range is $30–$35 per hour; the rate offered depends on experience, work location, skills, and other factors. Mauser Packaging Solutions offers medical and dental coverage, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Full and complete understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, and PLC troubleshooting.
Strong PLC troubleshooting capability and ability to read and program code.
Good working knowledge of electrical controls, mechanical assembly, plumbing, and HVAC-related control systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical control and mechanical assembly drawings and equipment service manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of concrete variables where standardization is limited.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts and overtime when needed.
Ability to reach with hands and arms; frequently stand, walk, and handle or feel objects; and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.
Close and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Electrician's License (preferred but not mandatory).

Responsibilities

Perform routine preventive maintenance checks on production equipment and machinery.
Replace or repair machine parts and equipment, including bearings, filters, wiring, valves, gauges, switches, and other electrical components.
Observe and listen to operating mechanical devices to identify causes of trouble.
Dismantle devices to access defective parts and inspect parts for imperfections or dimensional changes.
Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Install special functional and structural parts in devices.
Initiate purchase orders for parts and machines; lubricate and clean parts; and test device performance.
Set up machines, troubleshoot equipment failures, and perform repair and preventive maintenance services while following safety procedures.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical problems in production and facility equipment in a timely manner.
Repair equipment during emergency breakdowns to return it to service.
Follow safety rules and procedures and monitor operations to help ensure a safe environment.
Participate in the on-call program and work additional hours or overtime when required.