Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Industrial Mechanical Engineer

Location: Solon, OH

Employment Type: 12-18 contract w/ potential for permanent hire, or direct hire

Shift: Mon-Fri 7AM-4PM

Pay Rate: $30+ per hr, depending on experience + bonus every quarter and end of the year (Non-Exempt, Hourly. Occasional overtime may be needed)

Position Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Engineer is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This position plays a key role in minimizing equipment downtime, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and improving the performance and reliability of metal sling and related production equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on lines, rewinders, material handling equipment, cranes, forklifts, compressors, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and determine root causes to prevent recurring problems.
• Repair and replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, rollers, pumps, valves, cylinders, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including motors, drives, sensors, relays, switches, PLC Controlled equipment, and control panels.
• Assist with the installation, setup, testing, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance procedures, schedules, and equipment maintenance records.
• Recommend and implement equipment modifications and process improvements to increase reliability, productivity, quality, and safety.
• Work closely with production personnel to identify equipment concerns and respond quickly to breakdowns and emergency maintenance needs.
• Support troubleshooting of metal equipment, including issues related to slicers, knives, arbors, tension systems, recoilers, and material handling systems.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to equipment failures and downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, maintenance activities, parts used, and equipment history.
• Monitor and maintain an appropriate inventory of critical spare parts and maintenance supplies.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors as needed for specialized repairs and projects.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, and equipment manuals.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements.
• Identify potential safety hazards and take appropriate corrective action.
• Assist with facility maintenance and special projects as needed.
• Provide technical support and training to maintenance and production employees when appropriate.
• Employees are responsible for properly using all provided personal protective equipment (PPE) and for maintaining a safe work environment for themselves and their coworkers.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by management.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Any certification pertaining to electrical building and machinery maintenance is a plus
• Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience working with metal processing, converting, coil handling, or similar heavy manufacturing equipment is a plus.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, contactors, and other industrial electrical components.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and the ability to troubleshoot basic PLC-related issues preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic computer skills and experience using maintenance management systems or maintenance records preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 150 pounds with help. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Requires special safety precautions such as working around moving parts, machines or with irritant chemicals. Employees are required to use protective clothing or gear.

This position requires moderate physical exertion.

Compensation & Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary life insurance
• Paid personal and vacation days
• Paid holidays
• Flexible spending account programs
• Short and long term disability insurance
• 401k and profit sharing
• Work boot reimbursement
• Referral program
• $1000 SIGN ON BONUS!