Maintenance Mechanic

Now Hiring Maintenance Mechanic - Direct Hire

• 2nd Shift | Monday - Friday | 2 PM - 10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift | Sunday - Thursday | 10 PM - 6:30 AM

Wrenches Up! We Need a Maintenance Pro Who Gets It.

If you know your way around gears, grease, and grit, this Maintenance Mechanic job in Gastonia is for you. Keep the shop running tight, the crew safe, and the machines humming every shift.

"Staffmark, service was great!" - Esquivel, Maintenance Mechanic.

Apply today. You've got the skills. We've got the maintenance mechanic job. Let's get to work.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain certification.
• Technical training in industrial maintenance, welding, fabrication, or a related field is a plus.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance or manufacturing equipment maintenance experience required.
• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• TIG welding and hydraulic press experience required.
• Experience with metal fabrication, plumbing repairs, painting, and general facility maintenance preferred.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull maintenance tools, equipment, and materials.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching throughout the workday.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around moving machinery and equipment.
• Comfortable operating aerial lifts and working in varying indoor conditions.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and maintenance machinery.

Job Duties

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Dismantle machinery, replace defective parts, repair motors, adjust feed mechanisms, and replace belts and mechanical components.
• Clean, inspect, lubricate, and maintain equipment including gears, bearings, shafts, and pulleys.
• Perform welding, metal fabrication, and hydraulic press work to repair and modify equipment and facility components.
• Complete plumbing repairs including unclogging drains, replacing fixtures, cutting and threading pipe, and sealing pipe connections.
• Maintain facility appearance by painting equipment, repairing drywall, and completing building maintenance projects.
• Assemble, relocate, and reconfigure workstations, production areas, and facility furnishings as needed.
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts safely while following company safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and support continuous improvement, safety, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

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