Maintenance Mechanic

Adecco (Portugal); Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well-established family-owned manufacturer, is hiring an experienced Maintenance Mechanic for its second shift in the United States. You will troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment across the plant, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, and automated packaging gear.

You will also perform preventive maintenance on site equipment and rolling stock, document work orders, and participate in safety meetings while working independently to keep lines

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical faults.
• Proficiency with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, and packaging equipment.
• High school diploma or GED obtained.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults and perform repairs with minimal supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance on older production equipment and mobile site equipment.
• Follow safety procedures and communicate equipment status during shift changes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical & electrical

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS / Work Order System

VFDs & PLC basics

Reading manuals & schematics

Job description

Our client, a well-established, family-owned manufacturer, is hiring an experienced Maintenance Mechanic for its second shift. You'll keep production running by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment across the plant, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pneumatics, and automated packaging equipment. You'll also handle preventive maintenance on the site's mobile equipment (rolling stock). This is a hands-on role for someone who can work independently, find the root cause, and get the line back up.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment, including conveyors, electric motors, gearboxes, pneumatic systems, and automated packaging equipment
• Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical faults and perform repairs with minimal supervision
• Maintain and repair older production equipment, including machinery in service for 15+ years
• Perform preventive maintenance and complete work orders accurately
• Perform preventive maintenance on mobile site equipment (rolling stock): checking and topping off fluids, adjusting tire pressure, changing tires, changing engine, transmission, and hydraulic oil and filters, greasing and lubricating, and replacing lights or other minor components
• Clean equipment using compressed air or a power washer as part of maintenance routines
• Follow lockout/tagout and all plant safety procedures, report unsafe conditions, and take part in safety meetings
• Communicate equipment status and handoff information to the maintenance team and production on shift change
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment
• Working knowledge of conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and pneumatics
• Experience with automated packaging equipment
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, equipment manuals, and work orders
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work the 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM schedule, including overtime when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting older equipment (15+ years in service)
• Experience servicing mobile equipment such as forklifts, loaders, tractors, or trucks (fluids, filters, tires, greasing)
• Familiarity with VFDs, sensors, and basic PLC troubleshooting
• Experience with a CMMS or work order system
• Welding or fabrication skills
• Technical school, apprenticeship, or military maintenance training