Maintenance Mechanic Heavy Equipment

Snelling Staffing DFW; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Snelling Staffing DFW seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot and improve production equipment in a rubber molding environment. You will handle preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives to minimize downtime.

The role requires reading blueprints and schematics, basic computing for maintenance records, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Overtime and shift start at 5am-5:30pm on Mon-Thu are possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school, trade certification, or equivalent maintenance experience preferred.
• 2–3 years industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in rubber molding, plastics, or similar manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic drawings.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance records and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on rubber molding presses, mixers, mills, ovens, trimming equipment, conveyors, compressors, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems and perform timely repairs.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and assist with automation-related issues when needed.
• Repair or replace motors, pumps, valves, bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains, cylinders, and other machine components.
• Install and commission new production equipment and assist with equipment relocations.
• Perform routine inspections to identify potential equipment failures before they occur.
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and document repairs, parts used, and equipment downtime.
• Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance supplies and recommend replacement parts as needed.
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, machine guarding requirements, and company safety policies.
• Respond quickly to production equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Assist production personnel in troubleshooting equipment operating issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.
• Maintain clean and organized maintenance work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Repair

Pneumatic Repair

Fabrication & Machining

Conveyor Maintenance

PLC Troubleshooting

PM Planning

Problem Solving

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical School / Trade Certification

2–3 Years Industrial Maintenance

Rubber Molding / Plastics Experience

Job description

• Maintenance Mechanic


• $20-25/hr.


• 1st Shift (5am-5:30pm)


• Monday-Thursday

Position Summary

The Maintenance & Repair Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems in a custom rubber molding manufacturing environment. This position ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports safe, efficient production through preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on rubber molding presses, mixers, mills, ovens, trimming equipment, conveyors, compressors, and other manufacturing equipment.


• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems and perform timely repairs.


• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and assist with automation-related issues when needed.


• Repair or replace motors, pumps, valves, bearings, gearboxes, belts, chains, cylinders, and other machine components.


• Install and commission new production equipment and assist with equipment relocations.


• Perform routine inspections to identify potential equipment failures before they occur.


• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and document repairs, parts used, and equipment downtime.


• Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance supplies and recommend replacement parts as needed.


• Follow all OSHA safety regulations, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, machine guarding requirements, and company safety policies.


• Respond quickly to production equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.


• Assist production personnel in troubleshooting equipment operating issues.


• Participate in continuous improvement projects to improve equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.


• Maintain clean and organized maintenance work areas.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.


• Technical school, trade certification, or equivalent maintenance experience preferred.


• 2-3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.


• Experience in rubber molding, plastics, or similar manufacturing processes is highly desirable.


• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic drawings.


• Basic computer skills for maintenance records and work orders.

Required Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.


• Electrical troubleshooting (120V–480V preferred).


• Hydraulic and pneumatic system repair.


• Fabrication and machining experience.


• Conveyor and power transmission maintenance.


• PLC troubleshooting (preferred).


• Preventative maintenance planning.


• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.


• Ability to prioritize multiple repair requests in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.


• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly; occasionally up to 75 pounds with assistance.


• Ability to work around heat, noise, dust, rubber compounds, oils, and manufacturing equipment.


• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or respond to emergency repairs as needed.