Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled **Production Maintenance Mechanic **with experience in **PLC-controlled equipment, AC and DC drives, manual machining, and welding **to support high-volume manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair manufacturing and production equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems
• Troubleshoot, modify, and support PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Configure and troubleshoot AC and DC motor drives, motors, and feedback devices
• Perform **manual machining **tasks using **lathes, Bridgeport mills, and surface grinders **to fabricate or repair parts
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems knowledge.
• Perform **welding and cutting **using MIG, TIG, and oxy-acetylene torches
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and PLC ladder logic
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime
• Assist with machine installations, upgrades, and equipment modifications
• Identify root causes of failures and implement permanent corrective actions
• Follow all safety policies including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and hot work procedures
• Document maintenance activities

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (technical or vocational training preferred)
• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic programming
• Strong experience with AC and DC drives, motors, and industrial controls
• Proficiency with **manual machining equipment **(lathes, Bridgeport mills, surface grinders)
• Proficiency with MIG, TIG, and oxy-fuel welding and cutting
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and work in industrial environments
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or on-call as required

You should be proficient in:

• Driver's License
• PLC Troubleshooting Skills
• Creating Preventive Maintenance Plans
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Pneumatics Experience
• Hydraulics Experience
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• PLC Programming Experience
• PLC Wiring Experience
• Electrical / Electronic Systems
• Pneumatics Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Machine Safety Inspections
• Blueprint Reading

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Industrial Controls (Allen Bradley)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)
• Conveyor Systems