Maintenance Mechanic

Belden Inc•Virginia Beach, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Belden (Alpha Wire) is seeking an experienced machine maintenance professional to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment used in a wire and cable production facility. The role focuses on industrial manufacturing machinery, including older mechanical and electrical equipment, rather than building maintenance, HVAC, or automotive repair. The position supports safe, reliable equipment operation and helps minimize production downtime.

Requirements

At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing production machinery.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, motors, controls, and pneumatics.
Experience reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
Ability to work independently and prioritize repairs in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform the position’s essential functions, including lifting and moving materials weighing up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to read and understand safety data sheets (MSDS) for oils and chemicals.
Availability for the required night shift.
Ability to commute to Leominster, MA 01453.

Nice To Haves

Experience with wire and cable manufacturing equipment.
Experience maintaining older industrial machinery.
Machining experience, including lathe and milling machine operation.
Welding experience.
Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment; programming is not required.
Technical or vocational degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field; equivalent industrial maintenance experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on manufacturing equipment.
Diagnose machine failures and identify root causes to minimize production downtime.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production machinery.
Repair and replace motors, bearings, belts, chains, gears, sensors, switches, and other machine components.
Maintain braiders, wire and cable processing equipment, take-ups, payoffs, and related manufacturing machinery.
Perform machine setup, alignment, adjustment, and changeover support.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
Fabricate replacement parts using manual machine tools such as lathes and milling machines.
Perform welding and equipment repair as required.
Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
Follow safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Ensure machinery operates safely and that guards, interlocks, and safety devices function correctly.
Clean and paint equipment and work areas; move equipment parts and machines for installation, relocation, or repair.
Use hand tools, motorized carts, fork trucks, ladders, and powered lifts to perform maintenance work.