Maintenance Mechanic - 12 hour night shift 4:30pm-4:45pm

The Kinetic Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one healthcare coverage

Parental leave

401(k) match up to 6%

Career development opportunities

Education assistance

Paid time away

Job summary

The Kinetic Group is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for our Lonoke, AR facility to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment and facility systems on a night-shift (rotating 12-hour schedule). You will read schematics and manuals, document activities, and support installation and modification projects.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting hydraulics/pneumatics/electromechanical systems, and collaborating with teams to minimize downtime while driving

Qualifications

• 3+ years in industrial or mechanical maintenance in manufacturing.
• Experience reading schematics, manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical equipment.
• Respond to breakdowns and restore production equipment to operation.
• Inspect equipment and identify opportunities to improve reliability, safety, and performance.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Document maintenance activities and inspections in CMMS or required records.
• Assist in installation, modification, and commissioning of equipment.
• Fabricate, machine, weld, or modify components to support repairs and improvements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO, PPE, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for reliability and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Reading technical documents

English communication

Education

Technical certificate / apprenticeship / military mechanical training / associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field

Tools

CMMS

Welding (MIG/TIG/Arc)

Conveyors, packaging equipment, automated machinery

Job description

# **Job Description**Remington Ammunition is seeking a skilled **Maintenance Mechanic** to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems. This role is critical to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate has experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment and possesses strong mechanical aptitude with exposure to hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems. **Shift information:** **This is a night-shift position with a rotating 12-hour schedule. You will work three days on, followed by two days off. Your workdays and days off will shift the following week.** This position reports to the Maintenance Manager and is based out of our **Lonoke, Arkansas** facility. **What you'll do:*** + Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems. + Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment. + Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore production equipment to operational status. + Inspect equipment and identify opportunities to improve reliability, safety, and performance. + Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, and work instructions. + Document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections within maintenance tracking systems and required records. + Assist in installation, modification, and commissioning of equipment and machinery. + Fabricate, machine, weld, or modify components as needed to support repairs and improvement projects. + Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve operational performance. + Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and environmental regulations. + Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.* **You bring:** + High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. + 3+ years of industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or related manufacturing experience; OR + Technical certificate, apprenticeship, military mechanical training, or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Mechanical Technology, or a related field. + Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and machinery. + Ability to read and understand technical documents, maintenance procedures, and equipment manuals. + Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. + Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.* **You might also bring:** + Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. + Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems. + Basic electrical troubleshooting experience, including motors, sensors, switches, and control circuits. + Welding and fabrication experience (MIG, TIG, and/or Arc). + Experience using CMMS or computerized maintenance management systems. + Experience with conveyors, packaging equipment, automated machinery, or machine tools. + Industrial Maintenance certification, NCCER certification, or equivalent technical credentials.**Work Environment:** Employee work assignments may include tasks working with and/or exposure to potentially hazardous areas, including flammables and explosives. Safety training is provided to all employees to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations. **Benefits:**At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.