Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic$20-25/hr. (DOE) 5:30am-5:00pm (Monday-Wednesday) 5:30pm-12:30pm (Thursday) Schedule can vary based on needed repairs/time.The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems in a custom rubber molding manufacturing environment. This position ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports safe, efficient production through preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPerform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on rubber molding presses, mixers, mills, ovens, trimming equipment, conveyors, compressors, and other manufacturing equipment.Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems and perform timely repairs.Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and assist with automation-related issues when needed.Repair or replace motors, pumps, valves, bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains, cylinders, and other machine components.Install and commission new production equipment and assist with equipment relocations.Perform routine inspections to identify potential equipment failures before they occur.Complete maintenance work orders accurately and document repairs, parts used, and equipment downtime.Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance supplies and recommend replacement parts as needed.Follow all OSHA safety regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, machine guarding requirements, and company safety policies.Respond quickly to production equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.Assist production personnel in troubleshooting equipment operating issues.Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.Maintain clean and organized maintenance work areas.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required.Technical school, trade certification, or equivalent maintenance experience preferred.2-3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.Experience in rubber molding, plastics, or similar manufacturing processes is highly desirable.Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic drawings.Basic computer skills for maintenance records and work orders.Required SkillsStrong mechanical aptitude.Electrical troubleshooting (120V–480V preferred).Hydraulic and pneumatic system repair.Fabrication and machining experience.Conveyor and power transmission maintenance.PLC troubleshooting (preferred).Preventative maintenance planning.Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.Ability to prioritize multiple repair requests in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.Physical RequirementsFrequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly; occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.Ability to work around heat, noise, dust, rubber compounds, oils, and manufacturing equipment.Ability to work overtime, weekends, or respond to emergency repairs as needed.