Maintenance Mechanic NA

Simpsonville Properties LLC; Simpsonville (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive benefits

incentive and recognitions programs

health & wellness benefits

401K contributions

paid time off

paid holidays

Job summary

H.B. Fuller, a leader in adhesives, seeks an Industrial Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair critical plant equipment in our Simpsonville, KY facility.

You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, read blueprints, and support on-call emergencies while upholding safety standards. The role requires at least a high school diploma, ability to lift 50 lbs, and experience with hand and power tools; preferred skills include welding and piping/boiler familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and medical exam.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools; mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Welding, fabrication, or piping familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, compressors, piping, boilers, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Inspect mechanical systems and implement corrective actions.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineered drawings.
• Assist with equipment fabrication, modifications, and welding tasks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate equipment issues.
• Support emergency repairs and on-call maintenance requests.

Skills

hand tools

power tools

mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day.

Founded in 1887, with 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

Position Overview

H.B. Fuller is seeking an Industrial Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment that supports safe and reliable plant operations.

In this role, you will perform preventive and corrective maintenance while adhering to established safety standards and procedures.

This position requires availability for on-call support and the ability to work in industrial environments, including confined spaces and elevated work areas.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair pumps, compressors, piping, boilers, and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability.
• Inspect mechanical systems and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineered drawings.
• Assist with equipment fabrication, modifications, and welding tasks.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate equipment issues.
• Support emergency repairs and respond to on-call maintenance requests.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and required physical examination.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and mechanical troubleshooting techniques.
• Authorization to work in the country of employment and reliable transportation.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience maintaining industrial piping systems, pumps, compressors, boilers, or cooling towers.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and mechanical reliability practices.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, rigging, or gearbox and agitator repair.
• Familiarity with lockout/tagout, hot work, line breaking procedures, 5S methodologies, and Class I Division 2 environments.

Compensation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is Hourly Salary: $32.00/hr.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits
• incentive and recognitions programs
• health & wellness benefits
• 401K contributions
• paid time off
• paid holidays

Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.