Maintenance Mechanic

FactoryFix; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FactoryFix is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform routine to moderately complex maintenance on plant equipment, ensuring reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes. You will diagnose and repair breakdowns, utilize tools, and perform preventative maintenance with growing independence.

The role requires 2+ years of relevant experience, High School education, and the ability to work within safety and quality guidelines in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School is required.
• Typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Works independently on well-defined tasks with minimal supervision.
• N/A certifications/licenses.

Responsibilities

• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments to repair and maintain machinery per specs.
• Perform basic to moderately complex routine maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair breakdowns in machinery.
• Refer more complex problems to higher-level staff.
• Follow Safety, Environmental and Quality policies.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Hand tools

Equipment maintenance

Process documentation

LOTO

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

High School

Tools

ERP Software

Injection Molding Machine

Forklifts

Powered Industrial Equipment Certification

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic performs routine to moderately complex maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing processes. This role involves diagnosing and resolving machinery breakdowns, utilizing various tools, and conducting preventative maintenance tasks with increasing independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring and testing instruments to repair and maintain machinery in accordance with diagrams, blueprints, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications.
• Perform basic to moderately complex routine and preventative maintenance on plant equipment
• Diagnose and repair breakdown in machinery
• Handle moderately complex mechanical issues and refer more complex problems to higher-level staff.
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Education: High School
• Experience: Works independently on well-defined tasks and demonstrates increasing confidence in performing repairs with minimal supervision.
• Typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience
• Certifications/Licenses: N/A

Preferred

• Accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program
• Powered Industrial Equipment Certification

Competencies/Skills

• Manufacturing support
• Hand tools
• Troubleshooting
• Equipment monitoring, maintenance and repair
• Process documentation
• Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)
• Strong manual dexterity and ability to lift/move heavy objects.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and interpret work instructions accurately.

You should be proficient in

• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Facilities Maintenance Experience
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Industrial Automation Equipment
• Plastic Extrusion Experience
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Injection Molding Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use

• Injection Molding Machine
• ERP Software
• Forklifts