2nd shift Maintenance Mechanic

JobTarget, LLC; Taylorsville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Grillo’s is seeking a 2nd shift Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair industrial equipment and optimize performance. You will respond to trouble calls, perform preventative maintenance, and read electrical schematics and blueprints. Team collaboration and flexibility for overtime are essential.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma, 1+ year in manufacturing maintenance, and proficiency in machining and welding or CMMS. Safe, compliant operations are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, with technical training preferred.
• 1+ year of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience or training in machining and welding is preferred.
• Proficiency with CMMS and reading technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and respond to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of industrial machinery.
• Monitor performance, identify issues, and implement preventative measures.
• Document maintenance activities promptly and accurately.
• Receive work orders from the manager and complete tasks timely.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues.
• Collaborate with operations to minimize downtime and improve production.
• Dismantle and reassemble gear boxes, conveyors, pumps, cylinders, valves, drives, etc.
• Read electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Maintain required documentation and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Machining

Welding

Problem solving

Reading schematics/blueprints

Team collaboration

Independent work

Flexible hours / emergency calls

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational training preferred

Tools

CMMS

Job description

SUMMARY

Working under the maintenance manager, the 2nd shift Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing our industrial machinery, to ensure continuous operation and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. In this role, the mechanic will respond to trouble calls, repair breakdowns, and promote preventative maintenance. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, communication, analytical, troubleshooting, interpersonal, and team building skills to support site objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine maintenance and inspections of industrial machinery.
• Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and implement proactive solutions to prevent equipment downtime.
• Document all maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance tasks, accurately and timely.
• Receiving work from manager and carrying out assigned duties timely and accurately.
• Responds to breakdown trouble calls and brings machines back to accurate running state. This includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, and fixing problems related to electrical and mechanical equipment or process failures.
• Participate and collaborate with operations personnel to ensure efficient production and minimize downtime.
• Dismantle, repair and reassemble gear boxes, conveyors, pumps, cylinders, valves, drives, etc.
• Read and understand electrical schematics/ mechanical blueprints.
• Maintain company documentation as needed.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing maintenance.
• Technical or vocational training preferred
• Proficient in machining, welding preferred
• Proficient with CMMS preferred
• Proficiency in reading technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergency calls as needed.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 - 25 pounds, and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance from co-workers and/or mechanic devices. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to wet, cold, and/or humid conditions. The employee will be handling items that may be very hot. The noise level is usually moderate. Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and occasionally Holidays.

Grillo’s is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment.