Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Oberg Industries•Freeport, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Oberg Industries is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at its Freeport, Pennsylvania facility. This is an on-site, hands-on manufacturing role supporting production operations. The technician helps maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production machinery and equipment, working with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The role offers exposure to CNC equipment, welding and fabrication, and industrial maintenance, with opportunities to develop skills and grow a career in precision manufacturing. The technician works closely with production and other departments to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous hands-on shop, manufacturing, maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or technical experience preferred.
Ability to read and understand basic blueprints and equipment documentation.
Valid driver's license required.
Ability to safely operate a forklift.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, or through other means.
Ability and willingness to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen or able to comply with applicable U.S. export regulations.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.
Mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and comfortable working with hands.
Familiarity with mechanical equipment and machinery, electrical systems and components, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, hand and power tools, basic welding and fabrication, troubleshooting, and reading blueprints, schematics, manuals, or work instructions.
Ability to stand, sit, or work in a bent position for extended periods, including up to 10 hours per day; lift up to 35 pounds safely without assistance; reach above shoulder level; use hands and fingers for extended periods; and reach, stoop, kneel, and work in various positions while servicing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, automotive, industrial, construction, military, or similar hands-on environment.
Experience or familiarity with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems; hand and power tools; basic welding and fabrication; troubleshooting; and reading blueprints, schematics, manuals, or work instructions.

Responsibilities

Observe machinery and equipment in operation and listen for unusual sounds to identify potential problems.
Troubleshoot and diagnose basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
Disassemble equipment to access and inspect components and replace defective or worn parts.
Repair, replace, adjust, and install machine parts and components.
Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance on production equipment.
Respond to emergency and unscheduled equipment repairs.
Lubricate and maintain machinery to support reliable operation.
Read and follow equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, and maintenance instructions.
Use test equipment and hands-on troubleshooting techniques to identify and correct equipment problems.
Set up and operate basic machine tools, such as grinders, drills, and jigs.
Perform basic welding and fabrication.
Order or assist with obtaining replacement parts and supplies.
Work with other departments to help keep production equipment running efficiently.
Perform other related duties as assigned.