Job Description

Position Summary:

Senior-level position responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical failures, and ensuring that all machinery operates efficiently. This role involves advanced troubleshooting, leadership responsibilities, and oversight of critical maintenance tasks. A deep understanding of mechanical systems, machinery, automation and safety protocols is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Lead the maintenance team in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
•    Perform high-level repairs and major overhauls of equipment, including gearboxes, pumps, motors, and machinery critical to production
•    Analyze equipment failure trends and work with the team to identify long-term solutions to recurring problems
•    Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to increase machinery uptime and extend equipment life
•    Provide technical guidance and training to junior mechanics and assist in skill development
•    Assist with the planning and execution of plant shutdowns, overhauls, and equipment installations
•    Review and approve maintenance schedules, work orders, and parts requisitions
•    Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements or upgrades to machinery and systems
•    Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment at all times
•    Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
•    Perform software updates and configure new/replacement electrical devices.
 

Education/ Experience:

•    High school diploma or GED (Advanced certifications, technical school, or associate degree in mechanical engineering preferred)
•    5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical systems, with a focus on troubleshooting and repair
•    Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, tools, and machinery
•    Experience in leading a team and mentoring junior mechanics
•    Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills with the ability to handle complex machinery failures
•    Experience with preventive maintenance planning, asset management, and inventory control
•    Familiarity with electrical and control systems (PLC troubleshooting, motor controls, etc.).
•    Experience reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical drawings.
•    Strong communication skills

Candidates must be willing and able to work:
•    In an industrial environment where there will be exposure to elevated high heat and humidity, fiberglass dust, and hazardous chemicals.
•    In a safety-sensitive, demanding, detail oriented, deadline driven environment that requires simultaneous handling of multiple priorities. 
•    Independently and as a member of a team. 
•    May be required to work up to a 12-hour shift.

Candidates must be capable of safely and efficiently performing the following tasks:
•    Work from verbal and /or written work instructions.
•    Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.
•    Frequent use of manual, electric, and pneumatic hand tools.
•    Frequent standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, ladder and stair climbing and occasional crawling, twisting, and lying.
•    Frequent reaching and repetitive manipulation of hands for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling.
•    Wearing of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, protective garments, and respirators.