About this role
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) on industrial equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
- Diagnose electrical issues using tools such as megohmmeters (megger) and electrical testing equipment.
- Troubleshoot motors, fuses, PLCs, light curtains, and area scanners .
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic valves and systems , including checking hydraulic pressures.
- Work with pneumatic systems and air cylinders .
- Perform reliability-focused maintenance and equipment repairs.
- Perform extensive MIG and Stick welding for equipment repairs and fabrication.
- Repair damaged equipment components, including shafts, wheels, and other mechanical parts.
- Perform lubrication, alignment, adjustments, cleaning, and other preventive maintenance tasks.
- Assist with installation and setup of new equipment.
- Safely operate mobile equipment as required.
- Support maintenance activities involving material handling systems, machine tools, fluid controls, and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion, and PLC systems .
- Complete required maintenance documentation and records.
- Maintain clean and safe work areas after completing projects.
- Participate in maintenance shutdowns, projects, and construction activities as needed.
- Identify and communicate preventive maintenance and equipment reliability needs.
- Follow all safety, environmental, emergency, and company policies and procedures.
Equipment
Experience with industrial equipment such as:
- Hydraulic presses
- Conveyor systems
- Rollers
- Chains and sprockets
- Billet furnaces
- Industrial machinery and automated manufacturing equipment
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous industrial maintenance experience required .
- Hands-on hydraulic experience , including valves and pressure troubleshooting.
- Electrical troubleshooting experience , including:
PLCs
- Motors
- Fuses
- Phase-to-phase testing
- Megohmmeters/megger
- Light curtains
- Area scanners
- Experience with pneumatics and air cylinders .
- Welding experience, including MIG and Stick welding .
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to meet the physical and safety requirements of an industrial work environment.
- Safety-conscious, dependable, hardworking, and willing to learn.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3–4 year maintenance apprenticeship completed, with Journeyman Card.
- Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Industrial Maintenance.
- Experience with machine shop work and plumbing.
- Additional experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion, or PLC systems.