Maintenance Mechanic

Carpenter Co.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Co. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic on 1st shift to troubleshoot, repair, install and replace mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment.

You will work with operators and management to identify and coordinate repairs in a demanding manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of mechanic experience in manufacturing, plus 2–3 years of technical training, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to operate a Genie boom and scissor lift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years of specialty or technical training.
• 2-3 years of prior mechanic experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good communication and advanced math skills.
• Ability to earn a Carpenter Co. forklift certification.
• Ability to safely operate a genie boom and scissor lift.
• Flexibility to work various hours.
• Proficiency with a variety of personally owned industrial/electrical hand tools.
• Experience in industrial electrical systems highly desired.
• Computer literate; fluent in use of machine control interfaces (HMI / Touch Screens).

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret basic machine diagrams and plant layout drawings.
• Interpret complicated drawings, using advanced shop math and handbook formulas.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and/or equipment.
• Identify potential mechanical problems, plan a solution for repair, and implement the plan.
• Assemble/install, troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic and power transfer systems, motors, pumps, filters, air compressors, electrical control devices, and chillers.
• Maintain conveyor systems and components, belts, bearings, sprockets, and gear reducers.
• Assist with the calibration of in-plant electrical equipment.
• Timely communication of potential problems and/or issues affecting plant performance to management.
• Perform basic plumbing on machinery and/or equipment.
• Communicate, accept input, and follow instructions from Mechanic/Electrician A or Lead Person.
• Maintain plant fire system.
• Serve on plant emergency response team.

Skills

Good communication

Advanced math

HMI / Touch screens

Genie boom operation

Scissor lift operation

Industrial electrical systems

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-3 years of specialty/technical training

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Overview

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Mechanic on 1st shift at our Lakeland, FL manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, or replacing mechanical equipment or mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical devices and components.

Carpenter Co. employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operations excellence. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively communicate with machine operators and plant management to troubleshoot, identify and coordinate mechanical and electro-mechanical repairs on very involved and complex machinery. This position also operates in a normal maintenance and manufacturing environment with exposure to temperature changes.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret basic machine diagrams and plant layout drawings.
• Interpret complicated drawings, using advanced shop math and handbook formulas.
• Perform preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and/or equipment.
• Identify potential mechanical problems, plan a solution for repair, and implement the plan.
• Assemble/install, troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic, hydraulic and power transfer systems, motors, pumps, filters, air compressors, electrical control devices, and chillers.
• Maintain conveyor systems and components, belts, bearings, sprockets, and gear reducers.
• Assist with the calibration of in-plant electrical equipment.
• Timely communication of potential problems and/or issues affecting plant performance to management.
• Perform basic plumbing on machinery and/or equipment.
• Communicate, accept input, and follow instructions from Mechanic/Electrician A or Lead Person.
• Maintain plant fire system.
• Serve on plant emergency response team.

Skills and Qualifications

• High school or GED required.
• 2 to 3 years of specialty or technical training.
• 2-3 years of prior mechanic experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good communication and advanced math skills.
• Ability to earn a Carpenter Co. forklift certification.
• Ability to safely operate a genie boom and scissor lift.
• Flexibility to work various hours.
• Proficiency with a variety of personally owned industrial/electrical hand tools.
• Experience in industrial electrical systems highly desired.
• Computer literate; fluent in the use of machine control interfaces (HMI / Touch Screens).

Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants that receive and accept a written offer of employment.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.