Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys figuring out how things work? Do you have experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems or a strong interest in learning these skills? Oberg Industries is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team at our Freeport, PA facility. This is a great opportunity for someone who is mechanically inclined and enjoys working with tools, equipment, and machinery. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while helping maintain the equipment that supports Oberg's precision manufacturing operations. We're looking for someone who can troubleshoot problems, work safely, learn new equipment, and take pride in keeping machines operating reliably.

What You'll Do: As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will help maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production machinery and equipment. Your responsibilities may include:

• Observe machinery and equipment while in operation and listen for unusual sounds to help identify potential problems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Disassemble equipment to access, inspect, and replace defective or worn components.
• Repair, replace, adjust, and install machine parts and components.
• Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance on production equipment.
• Respond to emergency and unscheduled equipment repairs.
• Lubricate and maintain machinery to help ensure reliable operation.
• Read and follow equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, and maintenance instructions.
• Use test equipment and hands-on troubleshooting techniques to identify and correct equipment problems.
• Set up and operate basic machine tools such as grinders, drills, and jigs.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication.
• Order or assist with obtaining replacement parts and supplies.
• Work with other departments to help keep production equipment running efficiently.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For: You don't have to know everything on day one. We're looking for someone who is mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and comfortable working with their hands. The ideal candidate will have some experience or familiarity with:

• Mechanical equipment and machinery
• Electrical systems and components
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Hand and power tools
• Basic welding and fabrication
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Reading blueprints, schematics, manuals, or work instructions
• Experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, automotive, industrial, construction, military, or similar hands-on environment is a plus.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous hands-on shop, manufacturing, maintenance, mechanical, electrical, or technical experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand basic blueprints and equipment documentation.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, or other means.
• Ability and willingness to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or able to comply with applicable U.S. export regulations.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.

Physical Requirements: This position is hands-on and requires employees to work around manufacturing equipment. The physical demands of this position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Employees may be required to:

• Stand, sit, or work in a bent position for extended periods, including up to 10 hours per day.
• Lift up to 35 pounds safely and without assistance.
• Reach above shoulder level.
• Use hands and fingers for extended periods to operate tools, equipment, and controls.
• Reach, stoop, kneel, and work in various positions while servicing equipment.
• Move between departments and divisions as needed.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.

Work Environment: This is an on-site, hands-on manufacturing position supporting Oberg's production operations. Employees may occasionally work near moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be required to work outdoors. At Oberg Industries, we believe that great work happens through teamwork, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving. Our employees work closely with production and other departments to keep our operations running safely and efficiently.

Why Oberg Industries: At Oberg, you'll have the opportunity to build a career in advanced precision manufacturing while working with experienced professionals and sophisticated equipment. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of technologies and systems, including: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic, CNC Equipment, Welding & Fabrication, Industrial Maintenance. If you're someone who likes to fix things, figure out problems, work with your hands, and learn new skills, we'd like to hear from you. Join Oberg Industries and build the skills that can take your career further.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay (above industry average)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium coverage)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Opt-out reimbursement for medical coverage
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual Profit-Sharing contributions
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Overtime pay (after 8 hrs./day worked)
• Annual increases
• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible start times
• Air conditioned, temperature-controlled environment
• Clean, bright, and modern facilities
• High focus on family, work-life balance
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment

About Oberg Industries: Oberg Industries LLC is a local, family-owned, contract manufacturer and supply chain integrator providing tooling/metal stamping and precision machining services to many well-known companies around the world. Our passion is for precision manufacturing, and our breadth of expertise enables us to provide cost-effective manufacturing solutions for the most demanding and complex production challenges for our customers. Our highly trained workforce plays a pivotal role in our ability to produce high-quality parts. At Oberg Industries, LLC we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. No question on this application form is intended to solicit information about an applicant's protected characteristics, if any. In addition, the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental disabilities of applicants.