Maintenance Mechanic, Automation

Maintenance Mechanic

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we've been addressing the world's most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. At CECO, you'll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and supporting facility systems. This position responds to equipment breakdowns, performs preventive and predictive maintenance activities, and assists with the installation and commissioning of new machinery. The Maintenance Mechanic works closely with production, quality, and automation teams to maximize equipment uptime, support operational efficiency, and maintain a safe working environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing equipment failures to minimize production downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) activities and predictive maintenance tasks in accordance with maintenance schedules, equipment condition assessments, and manufacturer recommendations.
• Utilize the MaintainX CMMS system to create, document, and close work orders; track equipment history; record labor and parts usage; and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Conduct routine inspections of production equipment and systems to identify wear, potential failures, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems associated with manufacturing equipment.
• Perform minor facility maintenance and repairs, including support of building systems, utilities, grounds, and general plant upkeep.
• Collaborate with the Automation Department on the installation, setup, testing, commissioning, and ongoing support of new manufacturing equipment and related systems.
• Assist with machine modifications, upgrades, and reliability improvement projects.
• Support production teams by responding to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain spare parts inventory levels and communicate parts requirements to management as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, environmental requirements, and quality standards.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events, 5S activities, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in Lean events and continuous improvement activities designed to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical certification, vocational training, or coursework in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Systems, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience supporting automated production equipment is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment and robotics.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Forklift and/or aerial lift certification.
• Basic welding, fabrication, or machine shop skills.
• Experience assisting with equipment installations and production startup activities.

ADA Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
• Regularly lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms when required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving machinery, varying temperatures, dust, and other industrial conditions.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing and industrial production environment.
• May require overtime, weekend work, or off-shift support based on production and maintenance demands.
• Occasional travel between company locations or vendors may be required.

We Offer:

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.