Sr. Maintenance Mechanic

Jushi • Scranton, PA

3d

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is a hands-on working lead responsible for maintaining manufacturing equipment, automation, packaging equipment, facility systems, and structures while providing daily technical oversight to Maintenance Mechanics. The role reports to the Facility Maintenance Manager and supports safe, reliable production through equipment troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, mechanic coaching, and maintenance documentation.

The position also supports contractors and vendors, parts and tool accountability, equipment commissioning, process improvements, and special projects. The mechanic follows GMP, HACCP, and applicable safety requirements, including energy isolation and safe elevated work, and may assist with emergency maintenance response and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of industrial or commercial maintenance experience, preferably in manufacturing, food, medical, or agricultural environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coach maintenance personnel while remaining actively involved in repairs.
• Strong electromechanical troubleshooting skills, including motors, pumps, pneumatics, VFDs, mechanical power transmission, and automated systems.
• Working knowledge of CMMS, PLC-controlled equipment, control panels, and preventive maintenance planning.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong communication, prioritization, documentation, and independent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand and walk for extended periods, and work from elevated platforms.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and collaborate across teams.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree or trade training.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily work assignments, priorities, and coordination of Maintenance Mechanics under the Facility Maintenance Manager’s direction.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC, and automated equipment, including pumps, motors, VFDs, and controls.
• Support production through safe and reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of plant equipment.
• Execute and verify preventive maintenance; identify recurring failures and improvement opportunities.
• Generate, assign, update, complete, and review CMMS work orders, ensuring accurate labor, findings, and repair documentation.
• Train, mentor, and coach mechanics in diagnostics, safe work practices, equipment operation, and repair quality.
• Serve as the first technical escalation for mechanics and communicate unresolved failures, downtime risks, staffing concerns, and parts needs to the manager.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors as directed, including clarifying scope, arranging site access, and verifying completed work.
• Maintain parts and tool accountability and recommend critical spares and maintenance procedure improvements.
• Read electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and drawings; fabricate and install parts as necessary.
• Follow GMP, HACCP, and applicable safety requirements, including proper energy isolation and safe elevated work.
• Support emergency maintenance response and perform other related duties as assigned.
• Participate in safety training and promote good GMP and 6S practices.
• Assist with onboarding and cross-training maintenance and production personnel.
• Support equipment commissioning, process improvements, and special projects.
• Assist with inventory documentation, equipment records, and maintenance reporting.
• Operate production equipment when appropriately trained and required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED