Maintenance Mechanic: Safety‑Focused Reliability Leader

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Harrisburg (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician to lead safety initiatives and maintain high-speed production equipment in our Harrisburg, NC facility. You will diagnose failures, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate parts and labor within budget to minimize downtime.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, strong electrical/mechanical skills including PLCs, welding, and automation, and a proactive, safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant.
• Experience with high-speed equipment and electric-pneumatic controls.
• Ability to use MIG and ARC welders.
• Order parts and maintain inventory for maintenance materials.
• Ability to operate a lathe and milling machine is a plus.
• Strong mechanical/electrical knowledge of Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Pumps and associated systems.
• Experience with Automation, PLCs, sensors and Robotic applications.
• Facility maintenance knowledge including roofs, plumbing, boilers and HVAC.
• Strong planning and scheduling abilities with prioritization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; able to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and sponsor safety rules and procedures.
• Lead and coach employees to improve maintenance performance and productivity.
• Participate in safety investigations as required.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures to identify root causes and remediate.
• Oversee maintenance to improve production availability and reliability.
• Execute daily and weekly work schedules to meet deadlines.
• Analyze delay codes and coordinate resources to reduce downtime.
• Ensure preventative maintenance is followed and documented.
• Assist in sourcing maintenance supplies within budget guidelines.
• Use KPIs like PM compliance and schedule adherence to improve execution.
• Apply company policies, H&S programs, and security guidelines consistently.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical knowledge

Welding (MIG/ARC)

Inventory management

Planning & Scheduling

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Microsoft Office

PLC knowledge

Automation experience

Tools

MIG welder

ARC welder

Lathe

Milling machine

PLC

Automation systems

HVAC equipment

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic/Electrician to lead safety initiatives and maintain high-speed production equipment in our Harrisburg, NC facility. You will diagnose failures, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate parts and labor within budget to minimize downtime.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance, strong electrical/mechanical skills including PLCs, welding, and automation, and a proactive, safety-focused mindset.