Maintenance Mechanic Tier 2- 1st Shift

Metals and Additives LLC; Brasil; On-site; BRL 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Metals and Additives LLC in Brazil is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to perform intermediate to advanced mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and production systems.

You will work hands-on on gearboxes, hydraulic systems, bearings, shafts, pumps, and conveyors, ensuring equipment reliability and minimal downtime while collaborating with operators and engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on industrial maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in gearbox repair and rebuild.
• Proficiency in hydraulic systems troubleshooting.
• Experience with bearing installation and shaft alignment.
• Familiarity with belts, pulleys, and related components.
• Experience with screw conveyors and pump systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Skilled with hand and power tools and precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pumps, and rotating equipment.
• Replace, align, and maintain bearings, shafts, belts, couplings, and seals.
• Diagnose mechanical failures using sound principles and inspection techniques.
• Disassemble and reassemble complex mechanical assemblies with precision.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, hoses, and fittings.
• Identify leaks and performance issues in hydraulic systems and support calibration of drive systems.
• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
• Rapidly diagnose breakdowns and restore equipment to operation and collaborate with operators and engineers to identify root causes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Gearbox repair and rebuild

Hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Bearing installation

Shaft alignment and coupling work

Belt and pulley systems

Screw conveyors and pump systems

Reading mechanical drawings

Hand tools & power tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic II is responsible for performing intermediate to advanced mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial equipment and production systems. This role focuses heavily on hands-on repair and rebuilding of complex mechanical systems including gearboxes, hydraulic systems, bearings, shafts, pumps, belts, and screw-driven equipment. The mechanic ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports continuous plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and rebuilding of gearboxes, hydraulic systems, pumps, and rotating equipment
• Replace, align, and maintain bearings, shafts, belts, couplings, and seals
• Diagnose mechanical failures using sound mechanical principles and inspection techniques
• Disassemble and reassemble complex mechanical assemblies with precision

Hydraulics & Mechanical Systems

• Maintain and repair hydraulic cylinders, valves, pumps, hoses, and fittings
• Identify leaks, pressure losses, and performance issues in hydraulic systems
• Support alignment and calibration of mechanical drive systems

Equipment Installation & Modification

• Assist in installation and commissioning of new equipment
• Perform mechanical modifications and upgrades as required
• Ensure proper alignment of rotating equipment (motors, pumps, shafts)

Troubleshooting & Problem Solving

• Rapidly diagnose breakdowns and restore equipment to operational condition
• Work with operators and engineers to identify root causes of recurring issues
• Use mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals for troubleshooting

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all plant safety procedures including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and internal safety standards

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Strong mechanical aptitude with handson industrial maintenance experience
• Proficiency in:
• Gearbox repair and rebuild
• Hydraulic systems troubleshooting
• Bearing installation
• Shaft alignment and coupling work
• Belt and pulley systems
• Screw conveyors and pump systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and technical manuals
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instrument

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off