1st Shift Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Technician
About The Position
The Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving the performance and reliability of manufacturing equipment. This role goes beyond reactive repair to focus on preventive, predictive, and root-cause-based maintenance practices that drive long-term equipment uptime, safety, and asset life. The ideal candidate is a hands-on mechanical professional who combines strong technical skills with structured problem-solving, documentation discipline, and a continuous-improvement mindset. We have a 1st shift position available 8:00am – 6:00pm Monday through Thursday.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, including: Bearings, shafts, gearing, couplings, Hydraulic and pneumatic systems, Mechanical drives and motion systems
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
- Working knowledge of troubleshooting methodologies and failure modes
- Comfortable working in a CMMS-driven maintenance environment
- High school diploma or GED required
- Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Nice To Haves
- Industrial Mechanic Certification, Millwright Certification, or equivalent technical training
- 3–5+ years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
- Experience with Root cause analysis techniques (5 Whys, Fishbone, fault tree, etc.)
- Experience with Reliability or continuous improvement programs
- Experience with CNC machine maintenance
- Strong written communication skills for documentation and reporting work
- Technical degree, apprenticeship, or certification strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems on conventional and CNC machine tools, including hydraulic, pneumatic, drive, and motion components
- Diagnose failures using structured troubleshooting methods, not trial-and-error
- Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on recurring or chronic equipment issues and implement permanent corrective actions
- Validate repairs through proper testing and follow-up to ensure long-term effectiveness
- Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks per documented procedures and schedules
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, or improvement opportunities in PM plans and recommend changes
- Support predictive maintenance activities (vibration, temperature, lubrication condition, visual standards) as applicable
- Ensure equipment is returned to operation in a safe, repeatable, and maintainable condition
- Accurately document work performed, parts used, findings, and corrective actions in the CMMS
- Provide input on equipment history, repeat failures, and improvement opportunities
- Support reliability initiatives such as precision maintenance, lubrication standards, mechanical alignment, and error-proofing
- Participate in reliability, safety, and improvement projects as assigned
- Fabricate, modify, and repair mechanical components and tooling as required
- Perform basic welding, cutting, and fitting using approved procedures
- Support installation, relocation, and upgrade of equipment and facility assets
- Follow all safety policies, LOTO procedures, and equipment standards
- Identify and report unsafe conditions, equipment risks, and improvement opportunities
- Maintain high workmanship standards and leave equipment cleaner and safer than found
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
