Lead Maintenance Mechanic

SATO America is seeking a detail-orientated, service-focused, Lead Maintenance Mechanic.

At SATO America, LLC our mission is to create new value for our customers through products and services of superior quality and to contribute towards a better and more sustainable world. In over 80 years, SATO has fostered a culture of professionalism and customer-centric innovation with an unchanging mission of value creation for customers that, in turn, contributes to a more sustainable world. Do you have what it takes to be our customer's most trusted partner for mutual growth, and always essential in an ever-changing world? If so, look no further. We have a place for you.


SUMMARY: Repairs and maintains machinery and equipment including but not limited to: engines, motors, pneumatic systems, conveyor systems, and production equipment. Also provides general building maintenance support, as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Leads and organizes the Maintenance Department in troubleshooting production equipment and diagnosing operating condition of equipment. Areas of responsibility include mechanical as well as electrical areas that are within an individual's ability.
• Utilizes eMaint to track and assign maintenance duties to the Maintenance department
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean work environment.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of replacement parts and tooling.
• Responsible for managing relationships with vendors, ordering parts and scheduling services.
• Recommends and/or implements design improvements to mechanical and electrical systems.
• Disassembles and repairs equipment as needed to correct equipment malfunction.
• Reassembles and tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and other planned repair tasks; maintains and lubricates all types of equipment.
• Inspects condition of parts to detect imperfections; repair and/or replace parts as needed.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instrumentation.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Operates machine shop tooling that may include lathes, drill presses, grinders, end mills, and other manufacturing tooling.
• Manufactures/modifies replacement parts and components on machine shop tools.
• Completes work orders and other maintenance paperwork for documentation actions.
• Provides general building maintenance as needed.
• Perform maintenance duties while maintaining compliance with all safety procedures/guidelines
• May be required to receive training and provide assistance in OSHA related requirements such as hazardous spill containment, facility shutdown, equipment shutdown, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

QUALIFICATION: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above/below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education And/Or Experience: Associates degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school with five years industrial maintenance experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Capable of operating fork truck and scissor lifts. Work experience will vary based on the staffing needs of the Maintenance Department. Individual experience will be assessed based on these needs. Certified Electrician a plus.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: At a minimum, a demonstrated aptitude for mechanical and electrical systems should be evident either through formal training or work experience.

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

At a minimum, the individual must be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Hand dexterity is important to be able to feel surfaces, work close in with the fingers, and handle small objects. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

The ability to easily communicate verbally and hear is important as well the ability to focus on objects and have good vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Contact with moving mechanical systems is the norm.
• Exposure to non-hazardous fumes may occur.
• The noise level may be loud and hearing protection may be recommended or required.
• Eye protection may be recommended or required.
• Contact with certain chemicals may occur. These chemicals include both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SATO America LLC offers a highly competitive salary in addition to an outstanding, market-leading benefits program. SATO's total compensation package extends well beyond your paycheck as it's designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life. See our benefit line-up below:


Health & Wellness: medical, vision, and dental insurance to include coverage for domestic partners. SATO contributes approximately 75% to the cost of employees' health insurance coverage along with 100% company paid Life & AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with an employer contribution of $500.00 or $1,000.00 depending on elected medical coverage.


Time Away: We observe 10 company-paid holidays per year and up to ten (10) days accrued vacation time in the first year. Eleven (11) days at year two (2). Twelve (12) days at year three (3). Thirteen (13) days at year four (4) and fifteen (15) days at year five (5). We also offer six (6) accrued personal days for you to use for things like weddings, moving, mental health, religious holiday, sick child or for anything that is truly personal.

Saving for the Future: plan for your short-term and long-term goals with our 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match with no vesting schedule. You are fully vested on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. SATO will match 100%/dollar-for-dollar of your 401(k)-deferral amount of the first 3% of your pay and an additional match of 50%/$.50 on the next 2% of your pay. For example, if you defer 5% of your pay into the 401(k) Plan, SATO will make a 4% matching contribution.

Work-Life: we offer an Employee Assistance Program for employees and eligible family members, career development, growth opportunities, and referral bonuses.

SATO America LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you are excited about this role but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We are focused on creating and fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. SATO America LLC's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.