Maintenance mechanic

Simple Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Simple Staffing is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment, facility systems, and infrastructure, maximizing reliability and minimizing downtime.

The role covers mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems, with involvement in installations, fabrication, and process improvements. Candidates should be adept at reading schematics and performing preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, bearings, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform physical maintenance activities.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and teamwork.
• Must provide and maintain basic mechanic tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Complete preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Install, repair, and maintain machinery, conveyors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, motors, piping, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and basic construction or renovation work as needed.
• Assist with equipment startups, machine modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance logs, and repair documentation.
• Support contractors and vendors performing work within the facility.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist in training new maintenance team members when appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Reading schematics

Reading instructions

Basic computer skills

Tool usage

Forklift certification

Manual lifting 50 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment, facility systems, and supporting infrastructure to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime. This role performs preventive and predictive maintenance activities while supporting continuous improvement, safety, quality, and operational excellence initiatives.

Technicians work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems throughout the facility and assist with facility maintenance, equipment installations, fabrication projects, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Complete preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Install, repair, and maintain machinery, conveyors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, motors, piping, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance documentation.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and basic construction or renovation work as needed.
• Assist with equipment startups, machine modifications, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain accurate work orders, maintenance logs, and repair documentation.
• Support contractors and vendors performing work within the facility.
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and safe.
• Assist in training new maintenance team members when appropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, bearings, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform physical maintenance activities.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and teamwork.
• Must provide and maintain basic mechanic tools.
  

Preferred

• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system experience.Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs), motors, and industrial controls.
• Experience reading electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLC and control systems.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Working knowledge of conveyors, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, bearings, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Basic computer skills.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and perform physical maintenance activities.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Commitment to safety, quality, attendance, and teamwork.
• Must provide and maintain basic mechanic tools.

Health insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Life insurance, Vision insurance, Employee discount, Flexible spending account