Maintenance Mechanic B - 1st Shift

Materion Corporation; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of production equipment at our Rhode Island facility. This role requires collaboration with a team to diagnose issues, fabricate parts from drawings, and perform welding and basic machining.

The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and shift responsiveness in a fast-paced metals environment. High school diploma or equivalent and some technical training are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of mechanic experience in an industrial maintenance environment preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal technical training is preferred but not required.
• Experience in a metals industrial setting preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Basic understanding of brakes and clutches.
• Basic understanding of plumbing, plastic, copper and/or black iron.
• Basic understanding with welding/fabrication, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Basic understanding regarding machining skills to include lathe, milling, hand tools, and grinders.
• Ability to perform basic carpentry.
• Ability to perform stick, mig, and tig welding.
• Ability to work with a team with an organized and methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnosing, tearing down, and repairing problems or equipment on plant systems.
• Work from drawings, plans or sketches, fabricating equipment, fixtures, devices, etc. as required.
• Utilize test equipment, instruments, measuring devices and controls, hand and power tools, and material handling equipment.
• Assist in maintaining workflow of maintenance work requests.
• Track progress of work orders, work to close work requests in a timely manner.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas throughout the facility.
• Operates lifting devices as trained by Materion Safety.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostics

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Tools

Welding (Stick/Mig/TIG)

Metal fabrication tools

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Testing instruments

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us! Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position will primarily be responsible for assisting with installation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of production equipment within the facility.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with diagnosing, tearing down, and repairing problems or equipment on plant systems
• Work from drawings, plans or sketches, fabricating equipment, fixtures, devices, etc. as required
• Utilize test equipment, instruments, measuring devices and controls, hand and power tools, and material handling equipment
• Assist in maintaining workflow of maintenance work requests.
• Track progress of work orders, work to close work requests in a timely manner
• Maintain clean and safe work areas throughout the facility
• Operates lifting devices as trained by Materion Safety

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years of mechanic experience within an industrial maintenance environment preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Formal technical training is preferred but not required
• Experience in a metals industrial setting preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Basic understanding of brakes and clutches
• Basic understanding of working with plumbing, plastic, copper and/or black iron
• Basic understanding with welding/fabrication, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Basic understanding regarding machining skills to include lathe, milling, hand tools, and grinders
• Ability to perform basic carpentry
• Ability to perform stick, mig, and tig welding
• Ability to work with a team with an organized and methodical approach

$27.30 - $39.30 Hourly*

• The hourly pay range listed is a guide for this position and may vary depending on experience, education, geographic location, and other qualifications. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's individual merits and the company's compensation policies.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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