Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Irving, TX
Pay: $30–$35 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift | 5:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Work Arrangement: On-site Manufacturing/Plant Environment
Education: 2-Year Vocational Training or Associate Degree in a Related Field
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and 401(k)

Position Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing facility systems and manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and improving manufacturing processes. Working closely with the Plant Manager, this role develops preventive maintenance programs, supports production operations, and promotes equipment reliability and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, align, dismantle, relocate, maintain, and repair manufacturing machinery and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and equipment manuals to determine work procedures.
• Inspect equipment, identify malfunctions, troubleshoot issues, and repair or replace defective components.
• Maintain power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as programmable logic controls (PLCs).
• Operate machine tools, including lathes and grinders, to fabricate parts for equipment repairs, overhauls, and setups.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, lubrication, and equipment inspections.
• Develop and implement a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program, including ISO documentation and detailed preventive maintenance schedules for each machine.
• Apply predictive maintenance techniques and implement a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to support maintenance planning, execution, and reporting.
• Maintain machine-specific spare parts lists and manage parts ordering, inventory, and control.
• Identify and implement projects to improve equipment performance and operator efficiency.
• Provide basic equipment operation and maintenance training to production operators.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from production operators and supervisors.
• Identify and correct safety concerns while following established safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Two-year vocational training or an associate degree in a related field.
• Previous training on applicable manufacturing machinery.
• Training and experience reading and interpreting machinery blueprints and manuals.
• Experience developing and improving preventive maintenance plans.
• Hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance on applicable machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Creative and innovative approach to equipment and process improvements.
• Ability to train others on established and new concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.
• Professional, ethical, and solution-oriented approach to work.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing plant environment with noise levels exceeding 90 dB, temperatures ranging from 5–34°C (41–93°F), and some dust.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided.
• Physical activities include standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, gripping, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Work may require local and international travel, overnight travel, and occasional evening or weekend work.
• The role involves frequent interruptions, collaboration with others, and responsibility for meeting production and customer deadlines.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.