Maitenance Mechanic

Kelly Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus and holiday pay plans

Job summary

Kelly Services in New York hires a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot failures, and repair or overhaul manufacturing equipment. You will maintain accurate maintenance records and ensure safety and efficiency of production lines in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates read and interpret manuals and schematics, communicate effectively at all levels, and work independently with a strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English or Spanish for safety and operational requirements.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment issues and determine repairs or adjustments.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls on equipment and facility systems.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records, including labor, materials, and parts used.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Safety procedures

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Pay Rate: $30.00/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Schedule may vary; overtime and weekend work may be required)

Assignment: Medical Leave Coverage

Interview Process: Virtual interview

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment overhauls in a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring production equipment and facility systems operate safely and efficiently while maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose equipment issues and determine necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records, including labor, materials, and parts used.
• Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Follow all safety, environmental, and company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or mechanical repair experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all levels of personnel.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking either English or Spanish for safety and operational requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• Regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work around moving machinery and in typical production environment noise levels.
• Work in varying temperatures, including hot and cold conditions.
• May be required to work at heights above 8 feet, operate a manlift, use a respirator, enter confined spaces, or operate production equipment.
• Steel-toe shoes required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with preventative maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and environmental procedures.
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments.

Ideal candidates are dependable, safety-focused maintenance professionals with strong mechanical aptitude and a commitment to minimizing equipment downtime.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Telemedicine
• Term life
• Whole life
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness
• A legal plan
• Short-term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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