Maintenance Mechanic

Kelly Services; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services in Hicksville, NY seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role focuses on reliability, reducing downtime, and safe operations.

Typical schedule is Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-10:00 PM, with weekends possible due to business needs. Pay rate is $30.00/hour, interviews are onsite. Ideal candidates have industrial maintenance experience and can read manuals, with English or Spanish fluency.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing maintenance.
• Ability to read maintenance manuals, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools and troubleshooting equipment.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs, adjustments, rebuilds, and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and facility-related equipment problems.
• Complete maintenance work orders and accurately document repairs, labor, and parts used.
• Perform routine inspections and equipment maintenance to maximize uptime and productivity.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, lifts, and maintenance equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Support production operations and respond to equipment breakdowns as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Pay Rate: $30.00/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday | 1:00 PM-10:00 PM

Hours may vary based on business needs and may include weekends.

Interview: Onsite

Position Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and performing preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This role plays a critical part in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment issues and perform repairs, adjustments, rebuilds, and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and facility-related equipment problems.
• Complete maintenance work orders and accurately document repairs, labor, and parts used.
• Perform routine inspections and equipment maintenance to maximize uptime and productivity.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, lifts, and maintenance equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Support production operations and respond to equipment breakdowns as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance, mechanical, or manufacturing maintenance experience required.
• Ability to read and understand maintenance manuals, specifications, and work instructions.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing either English or Spanish.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift.
• Regular lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and in varying temperatures.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and wear a respirator when required.
• Ability to operate manlifts and production equipment as needed.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures. Steel-toe footwear is required; additional PPE will be provided.

Ideal candidates are mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and experienced in maintaining and troubleshooting industrial equipment in a fast-paced production environment.

Benefits

Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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