Maintenance Mechanic

GardenCore; Quakertown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

GardenCore is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to oversee preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced environment. The role requires PLC experience, ability to read schematics, and adherence to safety programs.

You will work with a team to keep production running smoothly and contribute to continuous improvement. This full-time, on-site position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of maintenance/electrician experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with PLCs and ability to read schematics.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Working knowledge of safety programs, including lock-out/tag-out; hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical principles.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50–65 lbs and perform bending, climbing, and other movements.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment, electrical components and special purpose machines.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using blueprints or manuals.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair and maintain equipment.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, and replace filters as needed.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
• Dismantle equipment to access defective parts using hoists and tools.
• Collaborate with team to achieve maintenance goals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrician

PLC troubleshooting

Read schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Description

As a GardenCore Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Technician), you will be responsible for the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of manufacturing equipment. Maintenance Mechanics also provides maintenance support for the various facilities and structures on company property. The successful candidate must be able to work safely in a fast-paced, covered and uncovered manufacturing facility.

GardenCore will reimburse Maintenance Mechanic employees $250 a month ($3,000 annual limit) per year for purchase of tools.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, adjust, and repair equipment, electrical components and special purpose machines as assigned
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete tasks as assigned
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions, following checklists
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Ability to think independently while successfully functioning in a team environment, with a proven track record of contributing toward team goals
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 3 years of maintenance/electrician experience with at least two years working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with PLCs and ability to read schematics
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Working knowledge of basic safety programs, particularly lock-out/tag-out procedures, as well as principles of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and mechanics
• The employee is regularly required to speak or hear
• The employee will be required to stand for extended periods of time
• The employee is regularly required to lift and move up to 50lbs. Occasionally the employee may need to lift up to 65lbs, - should this be the case, employees should engage in team lifting and/or use the provided equipment to safely lift
• The employee must have the capability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and whole body - bending, crouching, climbing - using steps and ladders, pushing pulling, stooping and reaching

What GardenCore Offers You

• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About GardenCore

GardenCore is a leading U.S. manufacturer of lawn and garden consumables, offering a broad portfolio of mulch, soil, stone, and lime products. The Company has deep, long-standing partnerships with major home improvement retailers and garden centers, and delivers consistent, high-quality execution across large-scale private label and branded programs. The Company has over 1,400 employees and operates 58 manufacturing facilities across the United States.

GardenCore is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

GardenCore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.