Maintenance Mechanic

MacLean-Fogg Company; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in industrial machinery manufacturing is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic. This entry-level role involves performing maintenance and repairs on plant equipment, ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have a high school education and relevant experience, with a focus on troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Accreditation from a technical school or skilled trades program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair machinery breakdowns.
• Use hand tools and power tools to maintain machinery.

Skills

Manufacturing support

Troubleshooting

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)

Strong manual dexterity

Education

High School

Tools

ERP Software

Forklifts

Job description

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Role Summary

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 according to diagrams, blueprints, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications.
• Perform basic to moderately complex routine and preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Diagnose and repair machinery breakdowns.
• 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: Typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience, working independently on well-defined tasks with increasing confidence in performing repairs with minimal supervision.
• Certifications/Licenses: N/A

Preferred:

• Accreditation from a technical school or 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 and interpret work instructions accurately

You Should Be Proficient In

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

Machines & Technologies You’ll Use

• Injection Molding Machine
• ERP Software
• Forklifts

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing