Maintenance Mechanic - Sparks, NV

Maintenance Mechanic - Sparks, NV

We're seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support daily plant operations. This role is ideal for mechanically inclined individuals with a trades background or recent technical school graduates. Positive, eager to learn, and ready to grow in their career.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on belts, piping, filters, mixers, conveyors, valves, bearings, and seals.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical equipment to resolve and prevent issues
• Maintain and repair pumps, motors, drives, conveyors, pneumatics, and production equipment
• Install and service control devices, sensors, and motor control systems
• Troubleshoot PLCs (Allen Bradley preferred) and 480V 3-phase electrical systems
• Read and work from blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documents

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance or skilled trades experience
• Vocational/Trade school equates 2 years of work/field experience for this role
• Must be 18 years of age, High school diploma or GED required
• Strong Mechanical and Electrical Troubleshooting skills
• PLC troubleshooting experience (Allen Bradley preferred)
• Experience with hand tools and power tools
• Ability to read technical drawings and work independently
• Basic computer skills such as MS Office applications; CMMS experience a plus
• Fabrication and Welding experience a plus

Physical requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, climb ladders, work at heights, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces
• Ability to work in hot, cold, dusty, noisy, or industrial environments

Soft skills/reliability:

• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ownership
• Strong attendance and reliability
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with operations, production, and leadership teams
• Solution oriented

Safety & compliance:

• Follow all plant safety policies, OSHA regulations such as lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, PPE requirements, etc.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with 5S and housekeeping standards
• Safely work around chemicals, pumps, tanks, and pressurized systems
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives

Do you want to add a little color to your career? We encourage opportunities for advancement and support your success through collaborative team efforts while allowing you to shine. If you are looking for a great company and career growth potential, then The Pittsburgh Paints Company is the company for you, APPLY TODAY!

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship (now or in the future). This includes H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visas).

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