Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description Job Description Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Malden, MA 02148 THIS IS AN HOURLY ROLE & pay depends on Licenses Acquired: $35 to $55p/hr. ($72,800 to $114,400) This position involves maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the proper functioning of equipment and facilities in a continuous commercial food production environment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with Food Safety regulations. This role helps prevent production downtime and uphold sanitation standards. Strong electrical and technical skills and knowledge of food industry regulations are essential. Daily responsibilities in Food Industry Maintenance will include inspecting and repairing machinery, conducting routine preventive maintenance, and responding quickly to equipment malfunctions. Familiarity with food processing equipment, preventive maintenance software, and safety certifications like HACCP or OSHA are highly beneficial. You’ll work with various production teams to minimize downtime and ensure all equipment meets food safety and sanitation standards. Keep detailed maintenance records and collaborate with engineers, production supervisors, and quality assurance staff. The role is hands-on and requires flexibility, as priorities may shift based on production and issues. Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills, often backed by a technical diploma or relevant work experience. You will be working with motor controls and 480 Volt control panels for diagnosing, repairing and providing maintenance to complicated electrical and automated equipment used in the manufacturing of bread products. Attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are important soft skills to help maintain compliance with Strict Food Safety Standards. Role and Responsibilities of the Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Maintain, repair, calibrate and complete preventative maintenance on a variety of electrical and automated equipment which includes machine controls. Perform electrical troubleshooting for motor control, change out electrical components involving reading electrical prints and PLC ladder logic. Perform routine preventative maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and mechanical drives. System and equipment monitoring to ensure operations run efficiently and minimize downtime. Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble mechanical components with proper tools. Monitor vibration, alignment, and lubrication schedules. Provide technical support and working closely with Production and Sanitation Departments. Perform basic welding as needed (TIG/MIG) for fabrication and repair work to engineer-quality standards. Follows Company established safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA and other regulatory agencies. NEEDED QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Certification or apprenticeship in electrical or industrial maintenance. Experience with CMMS/ERP maintenance systems. Additional welding certification or experience with other welding processes. High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training in electrical, mechanical or industrial maintenance preferred. Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 6 plus years of previous proven experience in industrial maintenance with strong electrical and mechanical skills. Proficient in reading electrical diagrams, schematics, and control panel layouts. Proficiency in working with motor controls and other automation devices such as VFDs, fuses, motor starters, contactors and overload protection. PLC troubleshooting experience (Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar) and diagnostic tools. Able to identify circuits and voltages and able to troubleshoot motor controls and PLC systems. Proficiency working with hydraulic & pneumatic equipment Able to perform basic machining and welding tasks (TIG) along with preventative and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime Licenses, Certifications, Etc: · ** Electrical Safety Certification (Lockout/Tagout) · ** Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP) training · ** Welding Certification Regulatory Responsibilities: Regulatory Compliance with GMP’s, safety, OSHA and food safety. Physical Demands: · Work in a Food Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to moving machinery, heat, cold, & loud noise. · Ability to climb, crawl, bend, kneel and lift up to 50 lbs. (unassisted). · Shift flexibility including night/weekend coverage as needed. Company Description GreenKiss Staffing Solutions, Inc. brings over 30 years of industry expertise to the forefront of nationwide recruiting. Our team of dedicated talent acquisition specialists delivers customized staffing solutions, including contract, contract-to-hire, on-site managed services, and direct professional placements. We specialize in sourcing top-tier talent for manufacturing and regulatory environments, ensuring each candidate aligns seamlessly with your organizational needs. At GreenKiss, we don’t just fill roles — we build strong, lasting partnerships by delivering the right people at the right time Company Description GreenKiss Staffing Solutions, Inc. brings over 30 years of industry expertise to the forefront of nationwide recruiting. Our team of dedicated talent acquisition specialists delivers customized staffing solutions, including contract, contract-to-hire, on-site managed services, and direct professional placements. We specialize in sourcing top-tier talent for manufacturing and regulatory environments, ensuring each candidate aligns seamlessly with your organizational needs. At GreenKiss, we don’t just fill roles — we build strong, lasting partnerships by delivering the right people at the right time