Maintenance Mechanic I

**Job Title:** Maintenance Mechanic I **Reports to:** Maintenance Manager **Shift:** Night shift (C Shift) 6:30pm-6:30am on our 2-2-3 rotation schedule Pay: $19.65-$22.60 (based on experience) plus a $2.00 per hour night shift differential **Job Summary** The Maintenance Mechanic I performs preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role uses hands-on mechanical expertise and basic electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair routine equipment issues with minimal supervision while supporting production goals and equipment reliability. **Essential Duties** - Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure safe and reliable equipment performance. - Troubleshoot and repair standard mechanical issues such as bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, and drives, escalating complex or electrical problems when necessary. - Possess a solid understanding of manufacturing equipment, components, and operating principles, with the ability to identify and resolve common mechanical or minor electrical issues safely and efficiently. - Demonstrate basic electrical knowledge and adherence to electrical safety standards when inspecting, testing, or repairing equipment. - Utilize the Maintenance Management System (MMS) to document work orders, track repairs, and maintain accurate maintenance records. - Understand production priorities and equipment performance needs, coordinating maintenance work to minimize downtime and support operational goals. - Perform equipment inspections, adjustments, and part replacements, ensuring proper function and extending equipment life. - Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to complete maintenance and repair activities effectively. - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained and stored. - Follow and promote safety policies and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, immediately reporting or correcting unsafe conditions as needed. **Required Skills and Abilities** - Basic understanding of electrical safety and troubleshooting practices. - Proficient in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, and material-handling equipment. - Ability to read and interpret maintenance instructions, schematics, and manuals. - Familiarity with Maintenance Management Software (MMS) for documenting and tracking work orders. - Effective problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills; self-motivated and able to work independently. - Proficiency in basic mathematical calculations for measurements, tolerances, and part alignment - Effective prioritization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. - Consistent commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork. **Education and Experience** - General knowledge of mechanical systems, industrial equipment, and preventive maintenance practices and/or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment. - Technical coursework, vocational training, or apprenticeship experience in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance preferred. - Basic math and reading skills normally acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience. **Physical Requirements** - Ability to stand, walk, and move around for extended periods of time. - Capability to lift and carry objects of various weights up to 100 pounds frequently. - Proficiency in using hands, fingers, and arms for tasks such as typing and writing. - Sufficient visual acuity to read documents and recognize details at close and distant ranges. - Ability to hear and understand verbal communication. - Flexibility to bend, stoop, and reach low or high objects. - Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy objects. - Adaptability…