Industrial Mechanic

Industrial Mechanic

Dematic is now hiring an Industrial Mechanic! Do you enjoy solving mechanical challenges? Join our team as an Industrial Mechanic in Salt Lake City. You will assemble, test, ship, and install warehouse automation systems that help keep our customers moving. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves hands on work with high end automation equipment. You will read drawings, fix equipment, and see projects through from the shop floor to startup at the customer site. Become part of a team that strives for flawless execution and world-class results!

Tasks and Qualifications

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Put together mechanical subassemblies and finish machine builds based on drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, and assembly instructions.
• Install bearings, motors, gearboxes, conveyors, structural components, and other automation equipment.
• Perform equipment setup and support functional testing to verify performance and quality.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues during assembly, testing, and installation.
• Inspect completed assemblies to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Prepare equipment for shipment, including packaging, loading, and securing materials.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment safely.
• Travel to customer sites to support equipment installation, startup, and commissioning activities.
• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to complete projects on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What We Are Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience strongly preferred; technical training, or trade school education with equivalent experience is a plus.
• Experience assembling industrial machinery, conveyors, automation equipment, heavy equipment, or similar mechanical systems.
• Strong mechanical competence and confidence using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to read and analyze blueprints, mechanical drawings, and work instructions.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work throughout the day.
• Ability to work at heights, including ladders, platforms, and elevated work areas up to 120 feet.
• Strong attention to detail, dedication to quality, and focus on workplace safety.
• Willingness to travel 25–30% to support customer installations and service projects.