General Maintenance Mechanic (#256)

General Maintenance Mechanic

We are a third generation family-owned business with a passion for helping restaurants bring their menus to life since 1930. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship of high-quality menus (leather, metal, wood and printed), long-standing customer relationships, and a collaborative workplace culture. We are a fast paced, continuously growing organization that is looking for candidates with a proven track record of reliability and a desire to grow with the company offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, shape the future of our creative and service operations, and grow with a business that values integrity, creativity, and people.

The General Maintenance Mechanic keeps our facility and print production equipment safe, reliable, and running. This role performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on building systems and on finishing and print equipment, including paper cutters, folders, laminators, glue pots, press machines, and shrink wrappers. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, self-directed problem solver with general working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and plumbing systems, who can read blueprints and electrical schematics and can fabricate or repair basic tooling and dies.

Essential Job Duties

• Equipment: Perform PM and repair cutters (blades, clamps), folders (rollers, belts, sensors), laminators (heaters, rollers, controls), glue pots (heaters, pumps, nozzles), presses (bearings, gears, interlocks), and shrink wrappers (heat tunnels, sealing bars, conveyors). Find root causes of recurring downtime.
• Electrical: Read schematics and wiring diagrams; troubleshoot motors, starters, relays, sensors, solenoids, and control circuits; handle basic building electrical such as lighting, switches, and receptacles.
• Pneumatic: Install, adjust, and repair cylinders, valves, regulators, tubing, and air lines; find and fix air leaks.
• Building and plumbing: Carry out general repairs (drywall, painting, doors, locks, ceiling tiles); fix leaks, clear drains, replace fixtures and valves; do basic HVAC upkeep such as filter changes.
• Documentation: Read blueprints and manuals; complete work orders and PM logs; track spare parts and recommend purchases.
• Safety: Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, OSHA, and PPE rules; report hazards immediately; handle chemicals per SDS.

Required Skills/Abilities

• High school diploma or GED
• 5+ years of industrial or commercial maintenance experience (print, packaging, or manufacturing preferred)
• Proven ability to repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic equipment
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Basic tool and die making, plumbing, and pneumatic skills
• Availability for first shift, with overtime flexibility
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout and industrial safety

Education/Experience

• Technical school certificate or associate degree in industrial maintenance or mechatronics
• Press, Bindery or finishing equipment experience
• PLC or touchscreen control knowledge
• Basic welding; forklift certification

Position Details

• Shift: Monday Friday, work hours TBD
• Direct Reports: No
• FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt
• Compensation: $28 $32 hourly
• Location: Onsite, in-person

Benefits

• Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision
• Company paid Basic Life/AD&D & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Benefit Plans: Life/AD&D, FSA, Short-term disability, pet insurance, accident insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Company paid holidays (10 days) & PTO package

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

This position operates in a manufacturing plant environment and is exposed to fluctuating temperatures in certain areas; noises; working around machinery with moving parts; working in close proximity to others; potential trip hazards due to materials, tools, or equipment in the work area; and possible exposure to strong odors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift/move/carry up to 50 pounds and up to 75 pounds with assistance; stand and walk for extended periods of time; use of both hands to handle or feel objects or controls with or without gloves; stoop/kneel/bend/crouch to reach material; climb on ladders frequently; climb stairs; have corrected hearing with ability to hear machine alarms; and operate machinery and/or power tools.

EEO and Accommodation Statement

Cleveland Menu is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified employees and applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Individuals who require an accommodation should contact Human Resources with your accommodation request.