Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic: Precision, Safety & ISO

Lions Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lions Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems in a fast-paced cut-and-sew manufacturing environment.

You will work to ensure equipment reliability, quality, and safety, following ISO standards, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement with operations. Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment; textile, apparel, cut-and-sew, or industrial sewing operations preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial sewing machines, cutting equipment, conveyors, and related production equipment helpful.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of ISO quality management principles and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on sewing machines, cutting equipment, material handling systems, compressors, and other production machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues and implement timely repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facility systems to identify potential problems and minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, equipment logs, and documentation required by ISO quality management systems.
• Assist with installation, modification, and relocation of production equipment.
• Collaborate with production supervisors and operators to address equipment performance concerns and improve manufacturing processes.
• Ensure all machinery guards, safety devices, and emergency systems are functioning properly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.
• Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action activities related to equipment failures and quality concerns.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and other safety requirements during maintenance activities.
• Work effectively and respectfully with employees of diverse abilities, including blind and visually impaired team members.
• Assist in developing and implementing workplace accommodations and equipment modifications that support accessibility and safe operations.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Industrial ISO knowledge

Communication skills

Computer skills

Reading schematics

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting hydraulics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training in industrial maintenance

Job description

Lions Services in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facility systems in a fast-paced cut-and-sew manufacturing environment.

You will work to ensure equipment reliability, quality, and safety, following ISO standards, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement with operations. Strong mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic skills are required.