Maintenance Mechanic - 1st shift

Avantor; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Professional development

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic for its Irving, TX facility. This full-time, first-shift role focuses on maintaining and improving equipment across hydraulics, plumbing, electrical, and sheet metal fabrication, with some welding and blueprint interpretation.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of mechanical experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and training through an apprenticeship or technical program. On-site facilities maintenance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years relevant mechanical experience.
• Formal apprenticeship or equivalent training may be required.

Responsibilities

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and locates causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to access and remove defective parts.
• Examines parts for changes in dimensional requirements and wear.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts and components.
• Installs special functional and structural parts; lubrication and cleaning of parts.
• Starts devices to test performance; may operate drill press and grinder.
• May initiate purchase orders for parts and machines; repairs electrical equipment.

Skills

Hydraulics

Plumbing

Electrical

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding

Blueprints

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school

Job description

Overview

Avantor is looking for a dedicated Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic to optimize our NuSil team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. This full‑time, first‑shift opportunity is located at our Irving, TX facility. If you have experience as an oil field or industrial machine mechanic, a background in facilities maintenance, groundskeeping, welding, construction, pipeline, fabrication or repairing and maintaining equipment – let’s talk!

The Team

Avantor's Biomaterials and Operations team is part of our NuSil Technology business unit. This team supports the maintenance and reliability department by helping with the maintenance and workflow of the facility.

What we’re looking for

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: 3–5 years relevant mechanical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Technical school preferred
• Previous facilities maintenance experience repairing and maintaining equipment and machinery preferred

How you will thrive and create an impact

The Reliability & Maintenance Mechanic performs essentially the same duties as a Mechanic, but with limited supervision and a broader range of duties including hydraulics, plumbing, refrigeration, electrical, sheet metal fabrication, and welding. The role involves interpreting blueprints, sketches, layouts, wiring diagrams, drawings, and specifications, and setting up and operating all tools and equipment necessary to perform work assigned. Typically requires completion of a formal apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience, and may involve training and overseeing daily duties of Mechanic.

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Lubricates and cleans parts.
• Starts devices to test their performance.
• May set up and operate drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• May initiate purchase order for parts and machines.
• Repairs electrical equipment.
• Must be regular and punctual in attendance.
• Responsible for maintaining quality within the scope of the job description.

Benefits

Avantor offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for career growth, a diverse and inclusive culture, and benefits that support your professional development.