Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

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Now Hiring – Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Stockton, CA
Pay: $30–$35/hr DOE
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support the safe and efficient operation of a steel manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining overhead cranes, forklifts, industrial machinery, and mechanical/electrical equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain overhead cranes and crane equipment
• Diagnose and repair forklifts and material-handling equipment
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, blueprints, and equipment manuals
• Repair and replace motors, bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, pumps, brakes, switches, sensors, and other components
• Perform welding, fabrication, cutting, and basic machining as needed
• Inspect equipment and identify potential safety or mechanical issues
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance
• Follow safety procedures, OSHA requirements, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance or maintenance mechanic experience preferred
• Overhead crane repair and maintenance experience highly preferred
• Forklift maintenance and repair experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, and diagnostic equipment
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Ability to work safely in a steel manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to lift, climb, bend, kneel, and work around industrial equipment

Preferred Experience

• Overhead crane maintenance and repair
• Forklift maintenance and repair
• Industrial electrical systems
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Motors, gearboxes, brakes, and conveyor systems
• Welding and fabrication
• Preventive maintenance programs
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Industrial troubleshooting and diagnostics

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and the ability to quickly diagnose equipment issues and make reliable repairs. Experience in steel fabrication, manufacturing, construction, or a heavy industrial environment is strongly preferred.

Interested?

Apply and submit your resume today to learn more!

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