Industrial Mechanic

MENTOR Technical Group Corporation; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing equipment issues, ensuring machinery operates at peak performance. Your expertise will support a wide range of mechanical systems, making a significant impact in the FDA-regulated industry. With a focus on safety and compliance, this position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your skills will be valued and developed. If you are passionate about mechanical systems and eager to contribute to life science engineering, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree or equivalent experience in mechanical work.
• 3 years of mechanical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair equipment problems using testing devices.
• Perform maintenance on industrial machinery and equipment.
• Reassemble machinery after repairs and ensure proper operation.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Equipment Repair

Blueprint Reading

Preventive Maintenance

Technical Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Industrial Mechanics

High School Diploma with Mechanical Experience

Tools

Voltmeters

Hand Tools

Machinery Equipment

Job description

Mentor Technical Group (MTG) provides a comprehensive portfolio of technical support and solutions for the FDA-regulated industry. As a world leader in life science engineering and technical solutions, MTG has the knowledge and experience to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device safety and efficacy guidelines. With offices in Caguas, PR, Boston, MA & San Francisco, CA and we serve life sciences clients in six global markets: United States, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Germany, Canada, and South America.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze test results, machine error messages, and information obtained in order to diagnose equipment problems.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts, equipment, and machinery.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Examine parts for defects such as breakage and excessive wear.
• Observe and test the operation of machinery and equipment in order to diagnose malfunctions, using voltmeters and other testing devices.
• Operate newly repaired machinery and equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production and processing machinery and equipment.
• Repair and replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery and equipment.
• Study blueprints and manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery.
• Models company values and ethical behavior in all relationships with internal and external customers.
• Assures the proper operation of a wide variety of mechanical machines and devices including pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, and laboratory equipment by observing mechanical machines in operation and listening to them to locate the source of malfunctions, lubricating and cleaning mechanical machines, dismantling the machines in order to repair or replace inoperative parts such as belts, fans, motors, and pumps, and adjusting the machines to prescribed operating standards or performance rates.
• Repairs existing structures according to work orders or verbal instructions by inspecting the work site to determine the materials, equipment, tool requirements, and methods to be used, developing a plan or layout for the project or following a blueprint, sketch or schematic, assembling, fabricating or building and installing materials, equipment, or fixtures as required by the scope of work.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications Requirements/Knowledge/Education/Skills:

• Associate degree, Industrial Mechanic / Technical College Mechanical Degree
• High school diploma with 3 years of Mechanical experience required or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate equipment, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear; sit; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25-35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employee may frequently work inside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and an odorous atmosphere, may be exposed to fumes and the risk of electrical shock, and occasionally work on ladders in high places, in small spaces, such as lift/metering stations, manholes, tanks and wet wells. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

Mentor Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.