Sr. Maintenance Mechanic

Jushi • Scranton, PA

2d

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Mechanic is a hands-on working lead responsible for maintaining manufacturing, automation and packaging equipment, as well as facility systems and structures. The role provides daily technical oversight to Maintenance Mechanics and reports to the Facility Maintenance Manager.

The position supports production by troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining equipment; carrying out preventive maintenance; documenting work in the CMMS; and coaching mechanics in safe, high-quality work. It also involves coordinating contractors when directed, maintaining parts and tool accountability, supporting emergency maintenance, and following GMP, HACCP and safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of industrial or commercial maintenance experience.
• 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 manage competing priorities, work independently and collaborate across teams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods, and work from elevated platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Two-year technical degree or trade training.
• Maintenance experience in manufacturing, food, medical or agricultural environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily work assignments, priorities and coordination of Maintenance Mechanics under the direction of the Facility Maintenance Manager.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, plumbing, HVAC and automated equipment, including pumps, motors, VFDs and controls.
• Support safe, reliable operation, maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
• Execute and verify preventive maintenance, identify recurring failures and recommend improvements.
• 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