Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Recruiting for a valued client – Festus, MO

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support plant-wide mechanical maintenance operations in a heavy industrial environment. This role is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of mechanical equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant performance.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Mechanic performs hands-on mechanical work across the facility, supporting production uptime and equipment reliability. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires a strong mechanical aptitude, welding knowledge, and the ability to work safely in demanding industrial conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical instructions

• Install, assemble, align, test, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment throughout the plant

• Maintain and repair conveyors, hoists, lifts, power shafting, pulleys, and related equipment

• Dismantle, move, install, and commission machinery and mechanical systems

• Perform field fabrication tasks including cutting, drilling, bending, burning, and framing modifications

• Conduct inspections and alignment of plant equipment

• Utilize hoists, cranes (overhead and mobile), rollers, dollies, and hand tools safely and effectively

• Maintain welding capabilities to support equipment repairs

• Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards

• Work scheduled shifts as assigned

Physical Requirements

This is a physically demanding industrial role requiring:

• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, twisting, and balancing

• Work at heights and in confined spaces (respirator use may be required)

• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs

• Repetitive hand and wrist movements

• Use of both arms above and below shoulder level

• Ability to work extended periods in the same position

• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, chemicals, and extreme weather conditions

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing plant setting

• Exposure to moderate to extreme climate conditions

• Confined spaces and elevated work areas

• Fast-paced environment with production demands

Required Qualifications

• Strong mechanical maintenance background in an industrial or manufacturing setting

• Working knowledge of welding and fabrication

• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical documentation

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and rigging equipment

• Commitment to workplace safety and PPE compliance

Personal Protective Equipment required includes safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, and respirator when necessary.