Maintenance Mechanic

Position Summary:
The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery, equipment, and facilities to minimize downtime and ensure optimal production performance.

This role supports a safe working environment by following safety procedures and proactively identifying potential hazards.

Key Responsibilities:


* Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on production machinery and equipment.


* Diagnose mechanical issues and implement effective repairs on equipment such as pumps, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and foundry machinery.


* Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.


* Assist in the installation of new machinery or equipment as needed.


* Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation of repairs.


* Use hand tools, power tools, welders, and fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.


* Adhere to all safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and company policies.


* Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to improve processes and reduce equipment downtime.

Maintenance Mechanic Expected Areas of Competence (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)



* Conflict Resolution – Ability to handle antagonistic situations professionally.


* Decision Making – Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.


* Resilience – Ability to recover from, or adjust to, setbacks.


* Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.


* Judgment – Ability to make sound decisions based on available information.


* Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace.


* Time Management – Ability to effectively organize and complete work within deadlines.


* Leadership – Ability to influence others and be responsible for decisions.


* Creativity – Ability to think innovatively to generate new concepts or ideas.


* Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete tasks under stressful situations.


* Written Communication – Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing.


* Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility for actions.


* Mechanical Background – Possess a background in maintenance or mechanics, including experience in a manufacturing setting.


* Trainability – Ability to apply learned skills to assigned tasks.


* Comprehension – Ability to read, interpret, and understand directions and communications in English.

Maintenance Mechanic Educational and Experience Requirements



* Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a foundry or manufacturing environment.


* Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.


* Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and basic electrical repair is preferred.


* Ability to work indepen...