Automation-Focused Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (Night Shift)

LeoForce; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

401(k) with match

Medical/dental/vision

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

LeoForce in Canton, MA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support highly automated production lines. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and work closely with electrical and controls teams to keep systems reliable.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy industrial maintenance, strong mechanical skills, and experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting on automated production equipment.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, power transmission systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair high-speed manufacturing equipment and automated production machinery.
• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Basic welding, fabrication, or machining experience is a plus.
• Comfortable using CMMS systems and basic computer applications.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with production and maintenance teams.
• Willingness to work a night shift schedule in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain highly automated manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, pump, gearbox, bearing, and power transmission issues.
• Repair and replace motors, chains, sprockets, belts, gear reducers, valves, pumps, seals, and other production equipment components.
• Support troubleshooting efforts on automated production lines and PLC-controlled equipment alongside electrical and controls teams.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities for reliability and continuous improvement.
• Perform precision alignment, installation, and setup of manufacturing equipment.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately within the CMMS system.
• Partner with operations to improve equipment performance, uptime, and production efficiency.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and best maintenance practices.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

CMMS usage

Team collaboration

Night shift readiness

Tools

CMMS

Job description

LeoForce in Canton, MA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to support highly automated production lines. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and work closely with electrical and controls teams to keep systems reliable.

The role requires 5+ years in heavy industrial maintenance, strong mechanical skills, and experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors.