Maintenance Mechanic

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and operation of filling and packaging equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role focuses on preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, performing mechanical repairs, and ensuring safe, efficient operation of production equipment. Overtime may be required to support production needs.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working with filling and packaging equipment.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and building systems to minimize downtime.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, and other mechanical components; check fluid levels and replace filters.
• Utilize a variety of tools including hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.
• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair wiring, piping, machinery, and equipment.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other components.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine repair solutions.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to identify malfunctions.
• Record maintenance activities and costs.
• Dismantle equipment to access parts using hoists or cranes.
• Support operation and reliability of filling and packaging equipment.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading SOPs

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Schedule:Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM. Overtime as required.

Are you an experienced Maintenance Mechanic with a background in manufacturing, packaging equipment, or industrial machinery? We are seeking a skilled professional to support the maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and operation of filling and packaging equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing equipment issues, completing mechanical repairs, and ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on machinery, equipment, and building systems to ensure efficient operation and minimize downtime.
• Inspect drives, motors, belts, and other mechanical components; check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform scheduled maintenance activities.
• Utilize a variety of tools including hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and electrical/electronic testing devices.
• Assemble, install, maintain, and repair wiring, piping, machinery, and equipment.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other machinery components.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine effective repair solutions using repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to identify malfunctions and production issues.
• Record maintenance activities, repairs completed, and associated costs.
• Dismantle equipment to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Support the operation and reliability of filling and packaging equipment to maintain production efficiency.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working with filling and packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial machinery, equipment maintenance, mechanical repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to read and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to perform basic math calculations and enter computer data accurately.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional consideration will be given to candidates with:

• Exposure to quality management programs.
• Paint, coatings, or chemical manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience in a continuous improvement environment such as Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Previous experience with workplace safety programs.