Maintenance Technician - Mechanical - Vandalia, OH
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic 2 is an intermediate-level industrial maintenance technician responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining production and packaging equipment in a high-speed liquid filling, manufacturing, and packaging environment. The role works independently on common mechanical issues, completes preventive maintenance with high quality and documentation, and supports equipment uptime and safety through standard procedures and continuous improvement. This is a second-shift position from 3 PM to 11 PM, with a $2.50 shift differential. The role is based onsite in Vandalia, Ohio.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, or demonstrated equivalent capability through technical training and/or relevant experience.
- Technical certificate or degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electromechanical, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to independently complete common mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance work in an industrial setting.
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, including bearings, couplings, belts and chains, and gearboxes, as well as pneumatic fundamentals including FRLs, valves, cylinders, and leak troubleshooting.
- Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, parts diagrams, and standard operating and maintenance procedures.
- Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively and to work safely in a production environment.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and work in production areas with moving equipment.
- Ability to lift and carry typical maintenance tools and parts; climb stairs and ladders; and work at heights and in tight spaces as needed.
- Ability to work in environments with noise, temperature variation, and exposure to industrial chemicals and lubricants while using appropriate PPE.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair automated production and packaging equipment, including conveyors, fillers, cappers, labelers, cartoners and case packers, palletizers, and auxiliary systems.
- Diagnose and correct issues involving mechanical power transmission components, including bearings, chains, belts, sprockets, pulleys, shafts, couplings, gearboxes, guards, and machine adjustments.
- Support line changeovers and startups by correcting mechanical causes of defects, jams, and interruptions.
- Perform assigned preventive maintenance on schedule, including lubrication, inspection, adjustments, and replacements, and document results in the CMMS.
- Identify developing failures and recommend corrective actions or preventive maintenance improvements to reduce repeat downtime.
- Participate in root-cause problem solving, such as 5-Why, and follow through on corrective actions to support reliability efforts.
- Troubleshoot pneumatic systems, including FRLs, tubing and fittings, valves, and cylinders; address air leaks and performance issues and safely isolate and depressurize systems according to procedure.
- Support assigned basic mechanical work on pumps, valves, and piping, such as seals, couplings, mounting, and alignment, consistent with site scope.
- Use precision measurement tools as needed to verify fit, alignment, and wear.
- Work occasional overtime and weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
