Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Apex Geotech Drilling; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Geotech Drilling seeks an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to safeguard equipment health across production lines and facility systems. You will perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance, diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, and keep critical systems running smoothly to minimize downtime and ensure safety.

You will read schematics and manuals, support installation and commissioning of new machinery, and collaborate with Production and Operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanics, electrical, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in industrial, manufacturing, facilities, or similar maintenance setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute scheduled preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment, building systems, and supporting infrastructure.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to minimize downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections to detect wear, safety hazards, or reliability risks and report findings to the Maintenance Manager.
• Respond to work orders and maintenance requests; record actions, parts, and labor in the CMMS.
• Assist with installing, starting up, and commissioning new machinery, including mechanical assembly, alignment, basic wiring, and functional testing.
• Interpret manuals, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and work instructions to plan and complete work accurately.
• Operate tools, meters, forklifts, scissor lifts, and related equipment safely and per policy and regulation.
• Maintain clean, safe workspaces; organize tools, parts, and consumables for efficient maintenance.
• Identify reliability improvements to reduce downtime and optimize maintenance practices.
• Coordinate repairs with Production and Operations to limit disruption.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Maintenance and Repair

Industrial Electrical Experience

CNC Machine Setup & Changeover

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Mechanical Systems & Components

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring tools

Test equipment

Job description

A day in the lifeWalk the floor, listen for the subtle change in a motor’s pitch, spot a frayed belt before it snaps, and keep production humming. As our Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll own the health of facility equipment, utilities, and infrastructure—moving fluidly from preventive tasks to fast, root-cause troubleshooting that protects uptime and safety.Primary responsibilitiesExecute scheduled preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on production equipment, building systems, and supporting infrastructure.Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to minimize downtime and stabilize performance.Conduct routine inspections to detect wear, safety hazards, or reliability risks; escalate findings to the Maintenance Manager.Respond to work orders and maintenance requests; record actions, parts, and labor in the CMMS.Assist with installing, starting up, and commissioning new machinery, including mechanical assembly, alignment, basic wiring, and functional testing.Interpret manuals, blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and work instructions to plan and complete work accurately.Operate tools, meters, forklifts, scissor lifts, and related equipment safely and per policy and regulation.Keep workspaces orderly and safe; organize tools, parts, and consumables to enable efficient maintenance.Identify and recommend reliability and process improvements that reduce unplanned downtime and optimize maintenance practices.Partner with Production, Operations, and other teams to coordinate repairs and limit disruption.Follow safety and environmental procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE use, and safe work practices.Support on-call rotations and overtime as needed to back 24/7 operations and critical repairs.Perform additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.Education & experienceHigh school diploma or GED required.Technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance, mechanics, electrical, or related field preferred.2+ years in industrial, manufacturing, facilities, or similar maintenance setting preferred.Technical strengthsSolid understanding of mechanical systems (e.g., bearings, belts, chains, gears, pumps).Basic-to-intermediate electrical knowledge (motors, sensors, breakers, relays) and safe electrical work practices.Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.Proficiency with hand/power tools, precision measuring devices, and basic test equipment.Ability to use or learn CMMS for work orders, PMs, and parts tracking.Clear written and verbal communication; works well independently and in teams.Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management.Licenses & certifications (preferred)Maintenance-related certifications (industrial maintenance, HVAC, electrical, welding) are a plus.Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record may be required based on site needs.Physical requirementsFrequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.Regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs; occasionally heavier with assistance or lifting devices.Comfort working at heights and in confined spaces when tasks require.Manual dexterity for handling tools, parts, and controls.Visual acuity for reading schematics, manuals, screens, and inspecting equipment.Work environmentManufacturing/industrial facility and maintenance shop settings.Exposure to moving machinery, noise, dust, fumes, and temperature variations.Appropriate PPE required (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, safety footwear).Occasional evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays as operational needs dictate.Core competenciesSafety FocusTechnical ExpertiseProblem Solving & TroubleshootingAccountability & Follow-ThroughCommunication & TeamworkAdaptability & Continuous Improvement MindsetTools & equipmentEmployee provides basic mechanic tools.Company provides specialty tools as needed.Technical proficienciesMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical TroubleshootingMaintenance and Repair SkillsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceCNC Machine Setup & ChangeoverMechanical Systems & Component RepairLockout/Tagout (LOTO)Equipment Installation & WiringEquipment Repair & MaintenanceEquipment Installation