Lead Maintenance Mechanic – Machinery & Welding

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawaiʻi at Oahu Community Correctional Center in Kalihi seeks a skilled maintenance mechanic to supervise and perform complex repairs on a wide range of machinery. The job requires planning, instructing staff, and ensuring safe operation of all tools and equipment.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, estimating costs, and maintaining thorough work records. A minimum of five years in mechanical repair is required, with at least one year as a lead maintenance mechanic.

Qualifications

• Five years of mechanical repair and maintenance experience.
• One year as a fully competent maintenance mechanic.
• Ability to read blueprints or sketches.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment and safety procedures in mechanical repair.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in adjustment, maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.
• Plan, lay out, assign and review work of subordinates.
• Instruct and monitor safe use of equipment and tools; inspect for needed repairs.
• Estimate material and labor costs; prepare requisitions and reports.
• Prepare reports of work accomplished.

Skills

Maintenance trades

Blueprint reading

Estimating materials

Supervisory ability

Job description

State of Hawaiʻi at Oahu Community Correctional Center in Kalihi seeks a skilled maintenance mechanic to supervise and perform complex repairs on a wide range of machinery. The job requires planning, instructing staff, and ensuring safe operation of all tools and equipment.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, estimating costs, and maintaining thorough work records. A minimum of five years in mechanical repair is required, with at least one year as a lead maintenance mechanic.