Maintenance Mechanic (47560)

Lions Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lions Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems in a fast-paced cut-and-sew manufacturing environment.

You will work to ensure equipment reliability, quality, and safety, following ISO standards, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement with operations. Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; textile, apparel, cut-and-sew, or industrial sewing operations preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial sewing machines, cutting equipment, conveyors, and related production equipment helpful.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of ISO quality management principles and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on sewing machines, cutting equipment, material handling systems, compressors, and other production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and implement timely repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facility systems to identify potential problems and minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, equipment logs, and documentation required by ISO quality management systems.
• Assist with installation, modification, and relocation of production equipment.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and operators to address equipment performance concerns and improve manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all machinery guards, safety devices, and emergency systems are functioning properly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to equipment failures and quality concerns.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and other safety requirements during maintenance activities.
• Work effectively and respectfully with employees of diverse abilities, including blind and visually impaired team members.
• Assist in developing and implementing workplace accommodations and equipment modifications that support accessibility and safe operations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Industrial ISO knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in industrial maintenance

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CHARLOTTE, NC 28213 Position Type: Full Time Job Category: Facilities

SUMMARY

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment, facility systems, and support equipment in a fast-paced cut-and-sew manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment reliability, product quality, workplace safety, and operational efficiency. The Maintenance Mechanic must work in accordance with ISO standards, company policies, and applicable safety regulations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on sewing machines, cutting equipment, material handling systems, compressors, and other production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and implement timely repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facility systems to identify potential problems and minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, equipment logs, and documentation required by ISO quality management systems.
• Assist with installation, modification, and relocation of production equipment.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and operators to address equipment performance concerns and improve manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all machinery guards, safety devices, and emergency systems are functioning properly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain general building maintenance as needed.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to equipment failures and quality concerns.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and other safety requirements during maintenance activities.
• Work effectively and respectfully with employees of diverse abilities, including blind and visually impaired team members.
• Assist in developing and implementing workplace accommodations and equipment modifications that support accessibility and safe operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.

QUALIFICATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical training in industrial maintenance, mechanical systems, electrical systems, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; textile, apparel, cut-and-sew, or industrial sewing operations preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial sewing machines, cutting equipment, conveyors, and related production equipment helpful.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and equipment drawings.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs.
• Understanding of ISO quality management principles and documentation requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to workplace safety and inclusion.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Periods of walking around the facility on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces as necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work around moving machinery and manufacturing equipment while adhering to all safety requirements.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Must be able to work in an environment with changing noise levels caused by machinery, etc.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.