Industrial Mechanic

Industrial Mechanic

The Industrial Mechanic maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs packaging manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment. This role ensures optimal equipment performance, reduces unplanned downtime, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the production area.

Up to $35/hour + Weekly Pay!

1st Shift

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on packaging manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, fillers, sealers, and automated systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and complete timely repairs to maintain production efficiency.
• Work closely with production teams to respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and identify potential failures before they occur.
• Install, align, and calibrate machinery and mechanical components to meet production and quality standards.
• Maintain and repair motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, and other machine components.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, line setups, and adjustments to support changing production schedules.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to guide maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation to support reliability and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and overall production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies at all times.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on equipment upgrades, modifications, and process improvements.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience as an industrial mechanic or maintenance technician in a manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with production, engineering, and operations teams.
• Experience performing preventative and corrective maintenance on packaging or manufacturing equipment.

Why Work Here?

You join a production environment that values work-life balance and offers a stable, structured setting focused on safety and efficiency. You benefit from a predictable shift schedule that supports personal time, while working with modern packaging equipment and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. The organization promotes continuous improvement, giving you opportunities to expand your technical skills and contribute to meaningful process enhancements.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Newark, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64480.00 - $74880.00/yr. Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark, DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.