Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic – 6:00 pm-4:30 am, Monday through Friday

Reports to: Maintenance Superintendent

Department: Plant Operations / Maintenance

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic - Night Shift is responsible for supporting equipment uptime, reliability, and safe plant operations by completing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairing equipment issues, and addressing facility maintenance needs during the assigned shift. This role works closely with shift supervisors, leads, the Maintenance Superintendent, and the Plant Manager to support production throughput, timely maintenance execution, and consistent communication between shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance tasks and document work completed in accordance with established maintenance processes.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, equipment, and facility maintenance issues to support production uptime and throughput.
• Respond to maintenance priorities during the shift, including equipment downtime, emergency work orders, material shortages, absenteeism-related coverage needs, and changing production conditions.
• Coordinate with shift supervisors and leads to ensure effective maintenance handoffs, clear communication, and consistent maintenance standards between shifts.
• Initiate work orders and coordinate repair timing with the Maintenance Superintendent, shift supervisors, and leads.
• Provide timely feedback to shift supervisors, leads, and maintenance leadership regarding technical issues, recurring equipment concerns, and repair status.
• Escalate critical equipment or facility concerns to the Maintenance Superintendent and Plant Manager, including exercising stop-work authority and removing equipment from service when safety is at risk.
• Reinforce plant safety policies and procedures, use required PPE, and lead by example in maintaining a safe work environment.
• Report incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and equipment concerns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain tools, work areas, and maintenance materials in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support plant operations and business needs.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school, maintenance certification, or related vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of two years of mechanical maintenance, industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, or similar hands-on repair experience preferred.
• Experience completing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and repairing mechanical systems in a production, manufacturing, warehouse, or plant environment preferred.
• Basic understanding of work orders, maintenance documentation, safe lockout/tagout practices, and equipment safety requirements preferred.
• Ability to read and follow maintenance instructions, equipment manuals, safety procedures, and written work orders.
• Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors, leads, operators, and maintenance leadership during shift handoffs and equipment downtime events.
• Must be dependable, safety-focused, and able to work independently during night shift operations with appropriate judgment and escalation.

Travel Requirement

Ability to travel when necessary. Travel is not expected to be routine and is anticipated to be less than 10% of the time.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a plant, production, warehouse, and maintenance environment. The role may require work near moving mechanical equipment, powered industrial equipment, tools, elevated work areas, noise, dust, temperature changes, and other conditions common to industrial or manufacturing operations. Appropriate PPE is required based on the task and work area.

Physical Demands

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

Task

Activity Level

Standing

Frequently

Walking

Frequently

Sitting

Occasionally

Handling/Gripping

Frequently

Reaching Outward

Frequently

Reaching above Shoulder

Occasionally

Climbing

Occasionally

Crawling

Occasionally

Squatting or Kneeling

Occasionally

Bending

Frequently

Lifting/Carrying

Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs. using safe lifting techniques; heavier items require team lift or mechanical assistance.

Pushing/Pulling

Occasionally

PPE Requirement

Required when working in the plant, maintenance areas, or other designated work areas; may include safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and task-specific PPE.