Maintenance Mechanic Rotating Shifts (D) - Pay up to $39.76 with Shift Diff

Primient; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple healthcare plan choices

401(k) plan with company matching contributions

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Primient is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for rotating shifts in Dayton, Ohio. This role involves the safe operation and mechanical maintenance of equipment, ensuring high-quality ingredient production for food and beverage industries.

Successful candidates will have at least 3 years of maintenance experience with a passion for safety. The position offers competitive pay, various healthcare plans, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in chemical industry.
• Experience with installation and alignment of pumps and motors.
• Passionate about safety for yourself and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Install machinery and equipment using various tools.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Installation and alignment of pumps and motors

Rebuilding industrial pumps and compressors

Lubrication and filtration systems

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalence

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklift

Industrial moving equipment

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic – Rotating Shifts (D) – Pay up to $38.55 per hour with shift differential.

About the Role

Responsible for the safe operation, mechanical maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment that produces high‑quality ingredients for the food and beverage industries.

Compensation

Starting pay $35.09 per hour, increasing to $37.70 per hour after successful skills evaluation. August 1 wages will increase to $36.21 per hour, then $38.91 after evaluation. Shift differential $0.85 per hour. Overtime possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all duties following Primient’s safety procedures.
• Install machinery and equipment using hoists, lifting equipment, hand and power tools, dismantle machinery, move machinery and equipment.
• Precision alignment of machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, scales, rules, micrometers, precision levels, plumb bobs, dial indicators, and laser alignment tools.
• Repair, perform preventative maintenance and inspection on industrial equipment such as pumps, gearboxes, fans, conveyors, and packaging equipment.
• Perform building and grounds maintenance.
• Fabricate, install, maintain, and repair utility, process, and sanitary piping and plumbing systems. Use hand and power tools to cut, solder, braid, weld, bend, and thread materials and install piping and plumbing systems.
• Perform lubrication activities on industrial equipment such as oil and filter change, oil sampling.
• Work with materials to fabricate, install, erect, and repair metal parts and equipment.
• Use electric and gas welding equipment to weld, braze, heat, form, cut, and fuse items associated with this craft.
• Operate forklift, boom lift, and industrial moving equipment needed to perform duties.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean and orderly.
• This is a 365/24/7 operating plant – requiring weekends and holidays.

Shift Schedule

Rotating 28‑day cycle: 2 days 6 AM–2 PM, 1 day 2 PM–10 PM, 4 days 10 PM–6 AM, 2 days off, 1 day 6 AM–2 PM, 4 days 2 PM–10 PM, 1 day 10 PM–6 AM, 2 days off, 4 days 6 AM–2 PM, 2 days 2 PM–10 PM, 4 days off.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalence.

• 3+ years of maintenance experience, preferred in chemical industry and/or industrial manufacturing.
• Experience with installation and alignment of pumps, motors, gearboxes.
• Experience rebuilding industrial pumps, compressors, gearboxes, centrifuges.
• Experience working on lubrication and filtration systems.
• Experience pre‑fabbing threaded pipe and welded pipe.
• Passionate about safety for yourself and co‑workers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Multiple healthcare plan choices.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Life, AD&D, and voluntary insurance plans.
• Paid holidays & vacation.
• Floating days off.
• Parental leave for new parents.
• Employee resource groups.
• Learning & development programs.

Equal Opportunity Employment & Privacy

Primient is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workforce. We comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and collect personal information for hiring and employment purposes, including name, contact information, social security number, education, employment history, and other relevant data.