Maintenance Mechanic

Palmer Group; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401K

PTO

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

The Palmer Group serves as a trusted partner to find skilled Maintenance Mechanics for a manufacturing client in Lawrence, KS. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and respond quickly to downtime to maximize equipment uptime.

Collaborating with production teams, you will help maintain service parts inventory and coordinate with vendors for servicing, while ensuring safe operation of all machinery and adherence to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues with limited supervision.
• Physically capable of demanding tasks and environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to reduce downtime.
• Address equipment breakdowns and production interruptions promptly.
• Help maintain building systems, including lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and other facility equipment.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and take unsafe machinery out of service until repairs are completed.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance parts and critical repair components.
• Arrange maintenance activities with equipment vendors and service providers as needed.
• Collaborate with production personnel to identify and implement equipment performance improvements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, supporting preventive maintenance efforts, responding to operational issues, and ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently. The position also assists with general facility upkeep and works closely with production leadership to support day-to-day operations.

Work Model:

• On-Site

What You Will Do:

• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on production equipment and machinery
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to reduce downtime
• Address equipment breakdowns and production interruptions promptly
• Help maintain building systems, including lighting, plumbing, HVAC, and other facility equipment
• Ensure equipment operates safely and take unsafe machinery out of service until repairs are completed
• Maintain inventory of maintenance parts and critical repair components
• Arrange maintenance activities with equipment vendors and service providers as needed
• Collaborate with production personnel to identify and implement equipment performance improvements

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment preferred
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to diagnose equipment issues and complete repairs with limited supervision
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate with operations teams
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, climbing, prolonged standing, and working in varying environmental conditions

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Parental Leave
• EAP
• $55,000 – $80,000 per year