Maintenance Assistant (1st shift, Mon-Fri)

Component Repair; Mentor, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401k match up to 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Shift premiums

Job summary

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. in Mentor, OH is seeking a Maintenance Assistant (1st shift, Mon-Fri) to maintain shop and facility cleanliness and perform various duties under the Maintenance/Facility Supervisor.

Responsibilities include performing preventative and corrective maintenance, following procedures, and ensuring safe, efficient operations of equipment and grounds. You will also prepare maintenance records, assist with grounds work, and may drive CRT vehicles as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Able to read and follow written work instructions with minimal supervision.
• Must operate a tow motor.
• Valid driver’s license with clean 3-year record.

Responsibilities

• Perform facility duties to ensure safe conditions, appearance, and function.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance from specs, drawings, and manuals.
• Maintain clean floors, windows, machinery, and overall facility.
• Record and maintain maintenance procedures and equipment records.
• Periodically drive CRT vehicles to drop off or pick up supplies and materials.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read and follow written work orders

Minimal supervision

Team collaboration

High school diploma required

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tow motor

Skid steer

Small tractors

Scissor lifts

JLG’s

Job description

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The Maintenance Assistant will report to the Maintenance/Facility Supervisor.He/she is responsible for maintaining shop and facility cleanliness along with performing various duties as assigned by the Maintenance/Facility Supervisor.Complete preventative and corrective maintenance activities in various facility buildings, equipment and the grounds. Must demonstrate a high level of detail and standards.

Company Overview

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. (CRT) began as a locally family-owned business, with operations in Mentor, OH since 1985, and grew into a global leader (500+ employees) in the aerospace MRO sector. Specializing in the repair and overhaul of turbine engine components, CRT proudly serves the world’s largest airlines and jet engine manufactures. Component Repair Technologies is focused on our valued employees, customers, and community.

In 2025, CRT became a Safran Aircraft Engines company as a Center of Excellence for the repair of large jet engine parts in the Americas.

For over 120 years, Safran, through its Aircraft Engines subsidiary, designs, produces, markets and supports, alone or in partnership, aircraft engines offering world-class performance and reliability. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Operating through CFM International, its 50/50 joint venture with GE Aerospace, Safran Aircraft Engines is the world’s leading supplier of single-aisle commercial jet engines, the CFM56 and LEAP. Safran Aircraft Engines is fully committed to sustainable aviation through the RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) technology development program. Safran Aircraft Engines also deploys a global network providing a full range of support, maintenance & repair services.

Take-off in your career, learn new skills and become part of a world-class workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform Facility duties as assigned by the Facilities/Maintenance Supervisor to ensure functional performance, appearance, and safe conditions. These include painting, material handling of parts and equipment, along with grounds maintenance.
2. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance activities work from specifications, drawings and manuals.
3. Safely work independently and around others by following all required procedures and processes.
4. Repair, maintain, lubricate, install and replace plant equipment as assigned.
5. Responsible for keeping the floors, windows, machinery and the overall facility clean.
6. Prepare, record and maintain maintenance records associated with equipment procedures & manuals.
7. Periodically drive CRT vehicles to drop off or pick up supplies and materials along with grounds equipment.
8. Safely work independently and around others and identify plant deficiencies and other unacceptable conditions if observed.
9. Perform additional duties as assigned.
10. Must maintain positive, cooperative attitude and be able to work with other employees as a member of an organizational team.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma
2. High level of attention to detail
3. Must be able to read and follow written work instructions and work with minimal supervision.
4. Ability to operate a tow motor.
5. Valid driver’s license and a clear driving record for the past 3 years is required.
6. Employee will be required to submit to a Motor Vehicle Record Check upon offer of employment and annually thereafter. An unacceptable record includes a DUI, Reckless Operations and/or Fleeing the Scene of an Accident.

Other Qualifications

1. Education, training and developed competencies in the areas of industrial maintenance including electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, mechanical controls, and systems along with fabrication, etc.
2. Previous snow plowing and land scaping experience.
3. Ability to operate small equipment, i.e., skid steer, small tractors, scissor lifts, JLG’s, etc.
4. This position has pre-employment testing requirements that may require fitness for duty testing and a vision exam.
5. Work in varying positions from time to time. Stand and/or sit for portions of the shift.
6. Move parts (>50 pounds) using hoists, slings, carts, or other handling methods. Move less heavy parts (<50 pounds) with or without hoists, slings, or carts.
7. Frequently exposed to wet and warm conditions.
8. The noise level in some work areas may be loud.
9. Follow all safety and environmental rules that apply.
10. Use of safety and personal protective equipment is mandatory under some conditions. The following may or may not be required.
11. Safety glasses.
12. Uniform.
13. Face shield.
14. Chemical resistant protective jackets.
15. Occasionally use powered and non-powered hand tools.

Company Benefits

1. CRT currently offers two excellent health care options, one being a fully funded program ( no premiums for employee and family ) and the other being a traditional employee premium contribution. Programs include health, vision, and dental coverages. Additional programs include short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
2. The company offers a 401k program that will match up to 6% of your contributions and distributes annual cash bonuses based on the performance of the company.
3. Continuing education is offered via multiple sources and opportunities with tuition reimbursement based on eligibility requirements.
4. Traditional paid time off (PTO) is offered via vacation days and personal days.
5. Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts are offered.

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses