Industrial Equipment Maintenance Mechanic (Fabrication)

Ready to keep a modern fabrication plant running at peak performance?

We are a long-established, family-owned manufacturer seeking a hands-on maintenance professional who thrives on variety, quality workmanship, and safe practices.

Why you will like it here

• Weekly pay: 19–24 per hour plus 2.50 shift differential
• Sign-on: 1,500
• Steady schedule: Mon–Fri on 2nd (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) or 3rd (11:00 PM–7:30 AM)

Do these challenges sound like you?

• Following safety policies is second nature to you
• You can perform preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial machinery with confidence
• Electrical or mechanical issue? You can diagnose with test equipment and hand tools
• You are comfortable assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining wiring, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and fixtures
• You know how to connect wiring to breakers, transformers, and more
• You can program and troubleshoot VFDs and PLCs
• Rigging, aligning, balancing, and creating layout drawings do not intimidate you
• You weld and use an oxyacetylene torch safely and effectively
• You keep electrical systems compliant with codes at the country, state, and federal levels
• You can fabricate parts from cold rolled steel, stainless, plate, structural steel members, and other metals
• You take pride in error-free work and support safety and quality programs
• You keep your area clean, work well under direct supervision, and handle other duties as assigned

Must-haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Solid mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and basic critical thinking
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and assisting with repairs on CNCs, material handling systems, press brakes, lifting devices, and sawing equipment
• Laser alignment and vibration monitoring proficiency
• VFD and PLC programming and troubleshooting competence
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and other mechanical systems
• Ability to use ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes for electrical testing and circuit continuity checks
• Welding and oxyacetylene torch capability; maintain welding certification
• Operate forklifts, high lifts, and cranes; maintain equipment certifications
• Fluency in hand tools: hammer, pliers, screwdriver, wrench, drill, grinder, bander
• Ability to speak, write, and understand conversational English

Physical and environmental expectations

• Stand/walk for most of the shift, including 2–5 miles
• Frequent bend, sit, stand, twist, stoop
• Lift/carry 25–50 lbs from floor to waist; front-carry 25–50 lbs repeatedly
• Reach overhead; squat; kneel; climb short ladders/steps
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, roofs on wiring, equipment, and fixtures
• Fine motor coordination for precise tasks
• Read labels; follow SOPs and safety instructions; communicate clearly
• 20/30 vision with corrective lenses
• Exposure to changing temperatures, loud noise, vibration
• Proximity to moving machinery, electrical current, high heat, and chemicals
• Atmospheric exposure: fumes, odors, dust, mist, gas, or low ventilation
• Contact with oils and cutting fluids

Accessibility notice

*Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions ofthis position.*