Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Now hiring for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Direct Hire Location: Blytheville, AR Pay Rate: $24.00 – $40.00 per hour Schedule: Rotating Shift Grease, Grit & Good Pay. Mechanical Maintenance Technician Wanted. Looking for Mechanical Maintenance Technician jobs in Blytheville where your technical skills keep equipment operating at its best? This opportunity allows you to troubleshoot problems, perform repairs, and help maintain the systems that keep production moving safely and efficiently. Education Requirements High school diploma or GED required. Technical training in industrial maintenance, millwright, mechanical maintenance, or a related field preferred. Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and maintenance documentation. Experience Requirements Minimum of 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing, steel, pipe, or heavy industrial environment. Strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, and material handling equipment. Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment. Millwright training, welding experience, CMMS experience, and forklift or crane certification are a plus. Physical Capabilities Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, and work at heights for extended periods. Ability to routinely lift and move up to 50 pounds, with heavier loads moved using mechanical assistance. Comfortable working in hot, dusty, noisy, and fast-paced industrial manufacturing environments. Must be able to wear required PPE, including steel-toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and other safety equipment. Job Duties Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on pipe mill, rolling mill, finishing, and production equipment to maximize uptime and reliability. Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, overhead cranes, and other industrial machinery. Inspect, align, rebuild, and replace mechanical components while responding quickly to equipment breakdowns in a 24/7 manufacturing operation. Read blueprints, schematics, and work instructions to complete maintenance tasks safely and accurately. Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and precision measuring instruments to perform repairs and equipment upgrades. Complete work orders and maintenance records in the CMMS while partnering with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve performance and safety. Benefits vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance 401(k) Paid time off (PTO) “Great communication and great attitudes.” – Tony, Maintenance Technician What You Will Do As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician you will inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, machinery, and facility systems to support safe and efficient operations. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment issues, replace worn components, document completed work, and work closely with production and operations teams to minimize downtime while maintaining quality and safety standards. A Mechanical Maintenance Technician helps maximize equipment reliability through routine maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repair. This role requires mechanical ability, technical knowledge, and a commitment to maintaining safe and efficient operations across a variety of industrial environments. The Mechanical Maintenance Technician works with production equipment, facility systems, and mechanical components while applying sound troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve equipment issues. Strong analytical thinking and practical repair skills contribute to improved productivity and reduced downtime. Successful candidates take pride in quality workmanship, workplace safety, and maintaining equipment that supports long-term operational performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atterro