Maintenance Mechanic

lions services inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

lions services inc is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment in a fast-paced cut-and-sew environment. You will support equipment reliability, quality, and safety, complying with ISO standards and company policies.

Responsibilities include preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on sewing machines, cutting equipment, conveyors, and facility systems; read schematics; maintain logs; and collaborate with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in industrial maintenance or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; textile/cut-and-sew preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on sewing machines, cutting equipment, conveyors, and facility systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and implement timely repairs.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and ISO documentation; assist with installations and relocations.
• Collaborate with supervisors and operators to address equipment performance and improve processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in industrial maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

SUMMARY:The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment, facility systems, and support equipment in a fast-paced cut-and-sew manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, product quality, workplace safety, and operational efficiency. The Maintenance Mechanic must work in accordance with ISO standards, company policies, and applicable safety regulations.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on sewing machines, cutting equipment, material handling systems, compressors, and other production machinery.Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and implement timely repairs.Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facility systems to identify potential problems and minimize downtime.Maintain maintenance records, work orders, equipment logs, and documentation required by ISO quality management systems.Assist with installation, modification, and relocation of production equipment.Collaborate with production supervisors and operators to address equipment performance concerns and improve manufacturing processes.Ensure all machinery guards, safety devices, and emergency systems are functioning properly.Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.Maintain general building maintenance as needed.Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to equipment failures and quality concerns.Follow lockout/tagout procedures and other safety requirements during maintenance activities.Work effectively and respectfully with employees of diverse abilities, including blind and visually impaired team members.Assist in developing and implementing workplace accommodations and equipment modifications that support accessibility and safe operations.Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.QUALIFICATION: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (equivalent education/and or experience may be substituted)High school diploma or equivalent required.Technical training in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or related field preferred.Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; textile, apparel, cut-and-sew, or industrial sewing operations preferred.Knowledge of industrial sewing machines, cutting equipment, conveyors, and related production equipment helpful.Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment drawings.Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs.Understanding of ISO quality management principles and documentation requirements.Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.Good computer skills.Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.Commitment to workplace safety and inclusion.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Periods of walking around the facility on a regular basis.Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces as necessary.Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.Ability to work around moving machinery and manufacturing equipment while adhering to all safety requirements.Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quicklyMust be able to work in an environment with changing noise levels caused by machinery, etc.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the *essential functions.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.