Maintenance Mechanic

The Eastern Company; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eberhard Manufacturing, a division of The Eastern Company, is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for its Strongsville, OH facility. This full-time role operates 7:00am–3:30pm on the first shift, focusing on keeping machinery and building systems reliable.

You will troubleshoot mechanical problems, repair equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and operate tow motors and cranes. Eberhard is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to trouble shoot mechanical problems.
• Able to make repairs as necessary.
• Stay current in preventive maintenance practices.
• Parts purchasing experience.

Responsibilities

• Trouble shoot all mechanical problems.
• Repair machinery and building.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Operate tow motor, crane and lift.
• Maintain building and machine systems.
• Inspect and service equipment with measuring tools.

Skills

Trouble shooting

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Welding - Mig, Tig & Stick

Machine operation

Time management

OSHA familiarity

Education

Trade school (2 years)

Tools

Hoists & cranes operation

Power tools

Measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers)

Job description

Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Company Overview:

Eberhard Manufacturing is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of engineered access and security solutions. Our vision is to dramatically grow our company by delivering solutions that empower our customers’ brands. Our mission is focused on attaining the voice of the customer, the development of our team, and the continuous improvement of our capabilities to drive sustained and profitable growth. Eberhard operates from strategic locations in the USA, Mexico, China, and Taiwan. We are a proud division of The Eastern Company, founded in 1859. (Nasdaq Stock ticker: EML).

Role Description:

The Eberhard Manufacturing team is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our facility in Strongsville, OH. This is a full-time opportunity with the hours of 7:00am-3:30pm (1st shift). The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing maintenance operations at Eberhard Manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Trouble Shooting All Mechanical Problems
• Repair of Machinery & Building
• Preventive Maintenance
• Responsible for All Building & Machine Repair
• Tow Motor & Crane Operation
• Use of All Maintenance Machinery

Essential Functions:

BUILDING MAINTENANCE:

• Responsible for repairing and maintaining physical structures and utility systems of buildings – May include painting and performing structural repairs to masonry, woodwork and furnishings of buildings and maintaining and repairing building utility systems, such as electrical wiring and controls, heating and ventilating systems and water distributing and plumbing systems
• Diagnoses for problems and makes necessary repairs
• Tasks vary daily and are assigned by need and urgency of maintenance

MACHINE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR:

• Repairs machinery and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring and testing instruments
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rules, calipers, micrometers and other measuring instruments.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels and straightedges. Repairs or replaces defective parts, using hand tools and power tools.

TOW MOTOR, CRANE & LIFT OPERATION:

• Operates tow motor and overhead crane to lift and move heavy parts
• Operates and balances in lift to reach high areas

Supplemental Functions:

• Building Maintenance to Include Painting, Plumbing, Welding Repairs & Fabrication
• Checking Scales Daily
• Train Workers on Safety, Tool Operation
• Maintaining all Inspections required

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to Trouble Shoot Mechanical Problems
• Be Able to Make Repairs as Necessary
• Ability to stay current in preventive maintenance
• Parts purchasing experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Welding – Mig, Tig & Stick
• Machine Operation
• Tow Motor Weekly Inspections
• Tow Motor Repairs
• Machine Operation – Lathes, Mills & Presses
• Minimum 5 years experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Familiar with OSHA regulations
• 2-3 years – Time management
• Minimum 2 years of Trade School

Employment with Eberhard Manufacturing is “at-will”, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, in accordance with Ohio law.

Eberhard Manufacturing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, genetic history information, or protected veteran status.