Maintenance Mechanic

Mural Industrial; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Mural Industrial in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep a wide range of nonwoven production equipment running safely and efficiently. This hands-on role involves diagnosing problems, repairing mechanical failures, and maintaining belts, bearings, and gearboxes.

You will perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and support basic electrical troubleshooting while growing skills in three-phase motors and PLC fault finding.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude with power transmission components
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Basic welding and fabrication skills
• Willingness to build electrical skills and learn PLC fault finding
• Experience with textile/nonwoven or converting equipment is a plus
• Safety-conscious with LOTO practices

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures (belts, chains, bearings)
• Maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems and test valves
• Assist with basic electrical troubleshooting and PLC fault finding
• Weld, cut, and fabricate guards and simple structural parts
• Document repairs and parts using a CMMS
• Follow Lockout/Tagout and safety rules while working around heavy equipment

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Electrical basics

Overtime readiness

Tools

CMMS (SAP/Maximo)

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic – Nonwoven ManufacturingLocation: Charlotte, NC | Shift: 7:00am–3:30pm (currently running 7:00am–5:00pm) | Pay: $27.00–$30.00/hr, depending on experienceABOUT THE COMPANYOur client is a leading North American manufacturer of nonwoven filtration media with more than 50 years in the industry. They produce air, liquid, and specialty filtration products used in HVAC and dust collection, industrial paint overspray capture, medical and consumer goods, and geotextiles. Backed by a growing parent organization and continued investment, they're building out a skilled maintenance team to keep their production lines running at their best.THE ROLEAs a Maintenance Mechanic, you'll keep a wide range of specialized production equipment running safely and efficiently. This is a hands-on role for someone who likes variety, enjoys diagnosing problems, and takes pride in fixing things right the first time.EQUIPMENT YOU'LL WORK ON- Fiber opening, blending, and web-forming equipment, including air-lay machines, garnetts, and carding lines (in-line and cross-lapped)- Bonding and processing lines, including thermal bonding ovens, resin bonding (spray and dip-and-dry) systems, and needle-punch looms- Multi-feed fiber blending systems- Chain, belt/tread, and roller conveyors, along with gearboxes, bearings, pumps, and drivesWHAT YOU'LL DO- Complete scheduled preventive maintenance: inspecting, cleaning, calibrating, and lubricating plant equipment- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical failures, replacing belts, chains, seals, and bearings- Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including valves, lines, and pressure checks- Support basic electrical troubleshooting as you grow in this area, with opportunities to learn three-phase motors, contactors, and PLC fault finding on the job- Weld, cut, and fabricate guards, brackets, and simple structural parts- Document repairs, parts usage, and equipment history in a CMMS- Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures and all plant safety rules while working around heavy industrial equipmentWHAT YOU BRING- 1–3 years of industrial maintenance mechanic experience, ideally in manufacturing- Strong mechanical aptitude with power transmission components (bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts)- Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics- Basic welding and fabrication skills- Electrical experience is a plus but not required. We're happy to train someone eager to build their electrical skills- Experience with a CMMS (SAP, Maximo, or similar) is a plus- Experience with textile, nonwoven, or converting equipment is a strong plus- Solid commitment to safety and LOTO practices- Willingness to work overtime or respond to breakdowns as neededWHY JOIN- Stable, established manufacturer with long-term investment behind it- Variety of specialized equipment to grow your skills on- Training and room to grow your electrical skills- [Benefits: medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, etc.]