Maintenance Mechanic

Staffmark; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Life Insurance and DisabilityInsurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-Focused Industrial Environment

Job summary

Staffmark in Mooresville, NC is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to keep production equipment running smoothly. The role involves preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across mechanical systems, with responsibilities spanning CMMS documentation and cross-department collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 2 years in mechanical maintenance, knowledge of hydraulics/pneumatics, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical school or apprenticeship preferred.
• 2 years mechanical maintenance experience.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook).
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Strong time management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance support to Production and other departments as needed.
• Perform planned preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and follow up on issues.
• Support installation and startup of new machinery.
• Maintain daily records of time and parts for assignments.
• Collaborate with mechanics, electricians, and production staff to resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading manuals/blueprints

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school / apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

PLC

Job description

Now hiring for a Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Mooresville, NC
Pay Rate: $32.78 – $37.92 per hour
Schedule: A Shift – 7am-7pm schedule or D Shift – 7pm- 7am (Both 2-2-3 rotating 12-hour schedule)

Tools Out. Time to Get to Work.
We’re hiring Maintenance Mechanic pros in Mooresville who can handle anything that breaks, rattles, or leaks. If you’re the one everyone calls when things go sideways, this is your spot.

Looking for Maintenance Mechanic jobs in Mooresville where mechanical skill and problem-solving keep operations moving? This opportunity lets you maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment while helping reduce downtime and support safe, efficient production.

The Maintenance Mechanic ensures manufacturing equipment operates efficiently for maximum production capability. Provides maintenance support for the production department and performs scheduled preventative maintenance, work orders, rebuilds, and related repairs on manufacturing equipment and other equipment in the facility.

Job Duties

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide maintenance support to Production department along with other departments, as needed.
• Support packaging line changeovers.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and other equipment in the facility.
• Troubleshoot all manufacturing equipment and related issues and follow up as needed.
• Support the installation and startup of new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a daily record of time and parts involved with assignments.
• Collaborate with other mechanics, electricians, production workers, and other staff to promptly resolve maintenance issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and Microsoft applications to document work.
• Participate in and lead root cause analyses of equipment failure, as directed.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, vocational training, apprenticeship experience, or industrial maintenance education is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• 2 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Mechanical, hydraulic, or pneumatic troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs):
• Able to demonstrate ability to troubleshoot and repair various processing and packaging equipment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook.
• Knowledge of basic mechanics, welding techniques and capable of utilizing standard shop equipment.
• Ability to read and understand manuals, blueprints, engineer designs and complex schematics.
• Strong time management, communication, teamwork, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, facilities maintenance, or a related mechanical environment is preferred.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, welding, fabrication, electrical systems, or PLC-controlled equipment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems, preventative maintenance programs, or root cause analysis is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate strong troubleshooting ability, mechanical skill, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement are well positioned for success as a Maintenance Mechanic.
• Mechanical fabrication and/or Tig welding experience.
• Nutraceutical or pharmaceutical production industry experience.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in varied positions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift tools, replacement parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to safely operate tools, perform repairs, and handle mechanical components.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery, elevated surfaces, confined areas, and industrial equipment while wearing required personal protective equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
• This position is very active and requires constant standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Industrial Environment with opportunities for technical growth and career advancement.

“Staffmark, service was great!” – Esquivel, Maintenance Mechanic.

What You Will Do

As a Maintenance Mechanic you will inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production machinery, mechanical systems, and facility equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance, replace worn components, make mechanical adjustments, document completed work, identify equipment concerns, and collaborate with production and maintenance teams to reduce downtime while supporting safe, reliable operations.

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide maintenance support to Production department along with other departments, as needed.
• Support packaging line changeovers.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and other equipment in the facility.
• Troubleshoot all manufacturing equipment and related issues and follow up as needed.
• Support the installation and startup of new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a daily record of time and parts involved with assignments.
• Collaborate with other mechanics, electricians, production workers, and other staff to promptly resolve maintenance issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.
• Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and Microsoft applications to document work.
• Participate in and lead root cause analyses of equipment failure, as directed.

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment used in manufacturing, production, and facility operations. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, technical judgment, and a commitment to dependable workmanship.

Successful Maintenance Mechanic professionals understand machinery, mechanical components, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting while supporting safe and efficient operations. Accuracy and consistency are essential characteristics for success.

This career is ideal for individuals who enjoy mechanical systems, equipment repair, and continuous skill development.