Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

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

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Canton, MA, US

6916128

7 days ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $45 - $55 per hour

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills 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.

Ideal Background

We're looking for a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Mechanic who enjoys troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment, solving mechanical problems, and working in a highly automated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants exposure to advanced production technology, continuous improvement initiatives, and a company that consistently invests in its people and equipment.

A bit about us

Global leader in specialty chemicals and advanced manufacturing, with operations in 103 countries and more than 400 facilities worldwide. With over 100 years of innovation and 30,000 employees globally, they are known for investing heavily in safety, sustainability, automation, and employee development.

This is an opportunity to join one of the most technologically advanced manufacturing facilities in the region, working with highly automated production equipment, PLC-controlled systems, robotics, and modern maintenance practices. If you're looking for a stable career with a company that continues to invest in its people, equipment, and technology, this is the type of organization where top maintenance professionals build long-term careers.

Why join us?

• Competitive Hourly Pay + Shift Differential + Bonus Opportunities
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO, Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursement Programs
• Tuition Assistance & Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Stable, Long-Term Career Growth with a Global Industry Leader

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