Maintenance Mechanic

DeKalb Health; Lower Macungie Township (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on production equipment and facility systems at our Macungie-area site. The role requires five years of industrial maintenance experience and a high school diploma with strong English communication.

You will inspect, adjust, lubricate, and repair machinery, respond to breakdowns with timely fixes, and document all actions in the CMMS. Safety and SOP adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of successful industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Inspect, adjust, lubricate, and repair machinery to minimize downtime.
• Respond to breakdowns with safe, timely repairs and document actions in CMMS.
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering and other departments as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and comply with SOPs and safety policies.

Skills

Hand and power tools

CMMS documentation

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial equipment maintenance

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS software

Windows-based software

Job description

• Base Pay $30.00 - $35.00 / Hour
• Job Category Maintenance & Facility, Production Maintenance
• Industry Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance , Production
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Essential Job Functions

• Align with and embrace Smooth-On's 4 Pillars: Civility, Accuracy, Safety and Productivity;
• Willing to work with others in team;
• Follow all safety procedures and policies to protect employees, visitors, equipment, and company property;
• Complete assigned work safely, efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with standard operating procedures, job aids, and work instructions;
• Demonstrate professional and respectful conduct by listening actively, communicating clearly, working cooperatively, and resolving issues constructively;
• Comply with all company rules, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements;
• Complete assigned work safely, efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with standard operating procedures, job aids, and work instructions;
• Perform routine inspections, adjustments, lubrication, repairs, and maintenance on production machinery, packaging equipment, and facility systems;
• Support Production with equipment changeovers, troubleshooting, upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement activities;
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform safe, timely repairs to minimize production downtime;
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks according to the established schedule and applicable procedures;
• Evaluate, prioritize, and communicate maintenance needs based on safety, production impact, and equipment condition;
• Document labor, repairs, parts used, equipment condition, and follow-up actions accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS);
• Coordinate with Production, Engineering, and other departments as needed;
• Seek guidance from a Team Leader or Manager before performing an unfamiliar task or assignment;
• Complete assigned work safely, efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with standard operating procedures, job aids, and work instructions;
• Maintain assigned work areas, tools, parts, and materials in a safe, clean, organized, and efficient condition;
• Report on time and being available for occasional overtime when required, with reasonable notice whenever practical;
• Reliable and regular attendance;
• Reliable transportation to and from work;
• Demonstrate willingness to cross-train and learn other job functions;
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned, whether specifically listed in this job description or not.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, precision measuring tools, and common maintenance equipment. Machining and welding experience is preferred;
• Working knowledge of CMMS software, including documenting completed work and identifying follow-up actions;
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including single-phase and three-phase equipment operating up to 480 volts preferred;
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical processing equipment, mixers, pumps, conveyors, and packaging machinery;
• Working knowledge of electric motors and basic industrial controls, including starters, relays, contactors, overloads, sensors, and VFD fault identification. Full PLC programming knowledge is not required;
• Working knowledge of industrial plumbing and piping systems;
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components;
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond effectively to urgent maintenance needs;
• Willingness to learn new equipment, procedures, and maintenance responsibilities;
• Recognize the limits of personal training and authorization and seek guidance before performing unfamiliar or higher risk work;
• Ability to prioritize work, troubleshoot methodically, and work independently (with limited supervision during a shift such as 2nd;
• Ability to complete work orders, inspection records, and reports clearly, accurately, and completely;
• Ability to safely operate a forklift, scissor lift, order picker, pallet jack, and other powered industrial equipment after required training and authorization.

Experience and Education

• Five (5) years of successful industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment with operating machinery and packaging equipment required; and,
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; and,
• Maintenance experience in chemical, plastics, adhesives, coatings, or a related process-manufacturing environment preferred; and,
• Technical or trade-school training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, mechanical systems, welding, machining, or a related field preferred; and,
• Experience using Windows-based software and CMMS, with the ability to enter and retrieve maintenance information; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Summary

The Maintenance Mechanic p erforms preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on production equipment, packaging equipment, facility systems, and grounds. Support safe and reliable operation of the Macungie manufacturing site.