Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic III

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic III is a high level role responsible for installing, modifying, designing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment and machinery in a manufacturing environment. Working under minimal supervision, this position takes a lead role in ensuring the safe and reliable operation of production equipment, facilities systems, and building infrastructure, including pneumatic, electrical, vacuum, furnace, and HVAC systems. The role combines hands-on mechanical, electrical, and PLC/controls work with leadership responsibilities in guiding other maintenance mechanics and supporting continuous, safe production operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the diagnosis and repair of assigned department equipment with minimal supervision, working independently or as part of a team.
• Perform installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment and machinery used in manufacturing and building operations.
• Support the operation and maintenance of production equipment and facilities systems, including equipment used in production processes and systems that ensure building functionality and safety.
• Use mechanical, electrical, and PLC/controls skills to perform routine and complex tasks that maintain the safe and efficient operation of assigned equipment.
• Act as a point of contact for junior maintenance mechanics, helping to keep them on task and directing work activities based on assigned task lists.
• Identify, implement, and exercise independent judgment within established guidelines when performing preventive maintenance and responding to on-shift issues affecting production operations or facility safety.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot furnace operations using Siemens PLC hardware and software to diagnose and resolve process and equipment issues.
• Use a digital multimeter and other test equipment to troubleshoot electrical systems, including three-phase power at 480V.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to install, repair, rebuild, and service equipment.
• Support facility maintenance activities, including light work on buildings and grounds to maintain functionality and safety.
• Collaborate effectively with production and maintenance team members to prioritize tasks and respond to changing operational needs.
• Observe, analyze, and interpret mechanical and electrical issues, and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate communication in English, both verbally and in writing, to document work performed and coordinate with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a manufacturing or production environment in a technical role, maintaining pneumatic, electrical, vacuum, or mechanical systems.
• For Level III, at least 7 years of advancing technical experience as a mechanic or electrical/controls/electronics/automation technician in a manufacturing environment, with technical school training creditable toward experience.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing semi-automated or fully automated equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve issues with mechanical and electrical equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience troubleshooting production equipment using Siemens PLC hardware and software.
• Ability to fully utilize a digital multimeter (DMM) for electrical troubleshooting, including work with three-phase, 480V systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with maintenance, repair, and rebuild of industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both in written and oral form.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret technical situations and solve problems independently within established guidelines.
• Ability to prioritize changing tasks and duties in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across the organization.
• Some technical training or coursework in industrial equipment engineering, industrial maintenance, or industrial electronics/controls/automation from a technical school or equivalent trade experience is highly desired.
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and knowledge may substitute for up to 3 years of manufacturing or production technical experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) programs in an industrial setting.
• Hands-on experience with furnace, vacuum, and HVAC systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with fa…