Maintenance Mechanic – Production Reliability & Coaching

kdc/one, Columbus; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Safety shoe program

Job summary

KDC-ONE is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our production lines running smoothly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement alongside the maintenance team.

The role requires hands-on, on-the-floor training and collaboration with reliability staff. A high school diploma or GED with technical training plus 3+ years of experience in FDA-regulated settings is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical training preferred.
• 3+ years of maintenance experience in an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with conveyors, pumps, pneumatics, and drive systems.
• Familiarity with GMP and OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to read and interpret SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to train and support others on the production floor.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment to meet operational demands.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and support critical maintenance needs across the facility.
• Identify equipment issues through observation and performance metrics.
• Perform preventative and periodic maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Partner with Reliability Mechanics to keep equipment operating at peak efficiency.
• Reduce process losses by improving settings, adjustments, and standards.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives (TPM, loss elimination, etc.).
• Train and coach Line Leads and Operators on equipment standards and autonomous maintenance.
• Translate technical/OEM information into practical, easy-to-follow processes.
• Complete maintenance reports, work orders, and documentation accurately.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

CMMS

Job description

KDC-ONE is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to keep our production lines running smoothly in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and drive continuous improvement alongside the maintenance team.

The role requires hands-on, on-the-floor training and collaboration with reliability staff. A high school diploma or GED with technical training plus 3+ years of experience in FDA-regulated settings is expected.