Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Mohr Talent; Derby (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician in Derby, NY. This full-time role pays $28–$35 per hour, based on experience, with direct hire or contract-to-hire options. You will troubleshoot and repair heavy production equipment and support plant operations.

Workweek is Monday–Friday starting at 8 a.m., with 4–6 hours of Saturday preventive maintenance and occasional extended days. Relevant experience in heavy industrial manufacturing, hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical

Qualifications

• 4+ years repairing production equipment in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical repairs, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, and basic electrical work.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, work orders, and maintenance‑parts inventory.
• A dependable work history with clear explanations of previous role transitions.
• Availability for the onsite schedule, extended days, and Saturday work.
• Experience following industrial safety and equipment‑isolation procedures.
• Helpful extras: Food-processing or packaging equipment experience, welding, plumbing, and Spanish-language skills. A technical certificate or equivalent mechanical experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Investigate equipment failures, identify causes, and test completed repairs.
• Replace worn components and service mechanical drives, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic equipment.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting within your training and qualifications.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, inspections, and work-order documentation.
• Support plant utilities and equipment installations, track parts inventory, and request replacements.

Skills

Heavy industrial experience

Mechanical repairs

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Power transmission

Electrical work

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance parts inventory

Job description

Derby, NY| $28–$35 per hour, based on experience | Full-time
Direct hire or contract-to-hire

Put your troubleshooting skills to work with an established food manufacturer where your repairs make a daily difference. This Industrial Maintenance Technician opportunity offers varied equipment, practical problem-solving, and close collaboration with the maintenance team.

Candidates with strong heavy industrial manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply. Previous food manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, starting at 8 a.m. Workdays generally finish between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., based on maintenance needs, with approximately 4–6 hours of Saturday preventive maintenance.

Your Responsibilities

• Investigate equipment failures, identify causes, and test completed repairs.

• Replace worn components and service mechanical drives, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic equipment.

• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting within your training and qualifications.

• Complete scheduled maintenance, inspections, and work-order documentation.

• Support plant utilities and equipment installations, track parts inventory, and request replacements.

Your Background

• 4+ years repairing production equipment in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience with mechanical repairs, hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, and basic electrical work.

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, work orders, and maintenance‑parts inventory.

• A dependable work history with clear explanations of previous role transitions.

• Availability for the onsite schedule, extended days, and Saturday work.

• Experience following industrial safety and equipment‑isolation procedures.

• Helpful extras: Food-processing or packaging equipment experience, welding, plumbing, and Spanish-language skills. A technical certificate or equivalent mechanical experience is accepted.

What Makes This Role Appealing

• $28–$35 per hour, based on experience.

• Broad technical work across production machinery and plant support systems.

• Opportunity to solve recurring equipment problems and improve reliability.

• Listed benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match. Eligibility and effective dates depend on the hiring arrangement and applicable plan terms.

MOHR Talent is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]