Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Merit Brass Company; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Merit Brass Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for its Cleveland, OH location. The role troubleshoots, repairs, and improves equipment to support safe and efficient operations in a hands-on environment.

The position emphasizes teamwork, preventative maintenance, and participation in Kaizen projects, with occasional travel for equipment runoffs or trials. Willingness to work overtime as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• 3 years of maintenance experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatics preferred
• Reading blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic
• Support proactive, preventative maintenance activity
• Assist in changeovers and setups
• Support critical spares and tooling orders by logging usage
• Support equipment installation and relocation
• Participate in process improvement projects/teams
• Occasionally travel for site visits to support new equipment runoffs or trials
• Comply with PPE and safety rules for work assignments

Job description

Merit Brass is an industry leader in the manufacturing and distribution of pipe, valves, fittings, and plumbing supplies; trusted by customers nationwide for quality, reliability, and service. We are looking for aMaintenance Technician to join our team at our Cleveland, OH location. This hands‑on role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and improving equipment and facilities to support safe and efficient operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving mechanical and electrical challenges, values teamwork, and is looking to build a long‑term career with a stable and growing company.

Objectives:

• Support Manufacturing goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost
• Achieve machine availability targets through active troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
• Support process improvements and participate in Kaizen project teams
• Position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair plant equipment: mechanical, electrical, pneumatic
• Support proactive, preventative maintenance activity
• Assist in changeovers and setups
• Support critical spares and tooling orders by logging usage
• Support equipment installation and relocation
• Participate in process improvement projects/teams
• Occasionally travel for site visits to support new equipment runoffs or trials
• Compliance with PPE and safety rules for work assignments

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED Required
• 3 years of maintenance experience: preferably with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatics
• Strong work habits: punctuality, attendance, work ethic, professionalism, communication
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards for Maintenance
• Ability to work individually and with others to continually improve our company
• Ability to read and use blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings
• Ability to use hand tools, measurement tools, power tools, crane, forklift, scissor lift, and boom lift
• Ability to stand, reach, and bend. Able to push and pull bulky material for the entire shift and capable of lifting 50-70 lbs. frequently
• Willingness and ability to work overtime as dictated by business needs

Benefits:

Merit Brass offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays