Maintenance Mechanic

Tops Products; Union (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tops Products in Missouri is seeking a skilled maintenance mechanic to troubleshoot and repair facility and manufacturing equipment, including high-speed printing, binding, and packaging lines. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude and basic electrical troubleshooting.

You will perform preventive maintenance, read schematics, work with shop equipment, fabricate parts, and support tooling changes on production equipment. A commitment to safety and quality is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years in maintenance, electrician, or machinist roles in manufacturing.
• Welding experience preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting automated industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair and preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Participate in improving maintenance systems with feedback and PM edits.
• Follow procedures and maintain lock out/tag out safety.
• Perform machine repairs including mechanical/electrical/pneumatic issues.
• Assist with tooling changeovers on production equipment.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Root Cause

Manual dexterity

Reading schematics

Self-directed work

Machinist/Millwright skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Drill press

Welders

Torches

Metal lathe

Mills

Pipe fitting

Sheet metal

Job description

Job Summary

The maintenance mechanic is a line mechanic responsible for trouble shooting and repair of facility and manufacturing equipment, to include basic electrical maintenance. The mechanic will have to maintain high speed printing, binding, and packaging equipment, as well as various other equipment within the facility. Strong mechanical and some electrical troubleshooting skills required.

Essential Functions

• All facets of repair and preventive maintenance on various mechanical equipment within the facility
• Actively participate in improving overall maintenance systems by providing verbal/written feedback, editing work plans, and modifying PM's, etc
• Demonstrate good communication skills with all coworkers
• Follow operational procedures and plans
• Maintain and demonstrate an expert knowledge of Lock out/Tag out procedures
• Perform machine repairs- includes troubleshooting mechanical/electrical/pneumatic issues
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic systems
• Perform some light electrical work, such as: pulling wires, replacing relays, installing outlets, etc
• Perform some minor carpentry work, such as: replacing locks, replacing ceiling tiles, painting, etc
• Perform some minor plumbing work, such as: clearing drains, replacing pipes and hoses, etc
• Assist with all types of tooling change-overs on production equipment, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Tool knowledge and a general understanding of automated production machinery
• Ability to read schematics a plus
• Ability to operate shop equipment – drill press, welders, torches, etc
• Excellent mechanical aptitude required
• Self directed worker with strong trouble-shooting skills
• Strong precision millwright / machinist skills
• The ability to use precision maintenance instruments and techniques
• Skilled in using machine shop equipment such as metal lathes and mills
• Ability to fabricate parts from stock; pipe fitting and sheet metal skills a plus
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis on chronic problems.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• 3+ years experience as a maintenance technician, electrician, or machinist in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Welding experience preferred
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated industrial equipment