Mechanic Maintenance Technician

binderholz; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance and EAP

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Overtime opportunities

Career growth within an international

Job summary

Binderholz is seeking a skilled Mechanic Maintenance Technician to join our Enfield-based maintenance team. The role focuses on repairing, maintaining, and optimizing our heavy plant facilities and hydraulic systems to ensure maximum uptime.

You will work on conveyors, headrigs, and related equipment, coordinating with other crews in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have a strong background in millwright work, precision alignment, and PLC-based troubleshooting, with a safety-first

Qualifications

• Heavy Industry Mechanical Expertise with experience troubleshooting hydraulic systems, gearboxes and conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintenance, or service of production facilities.
• Monitor and maintain mechanical or hydraulic system components.
• Install complementary manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor and maintain mechanical system parts.
• Support optimization projects and reconstruction measures.
• Assist other workers as needed.
• Follow safety and work procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy Industry Mechanical Expertise

Precision Alignment Skills

Safety Leadership

Under-Pressure Decision Making

Industrial Automation & PLCs

Advanced Diagnostics

Welding & Fabrication

CMMS Platforms

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Laser Alignment Systems

Vibration Analyzers

Multimeters

Ultrasonic Testing Gear

CMMS Software

Job description

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Mechanic Maintenance Technician

Full Time Technical Enfield, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1206

About the Role

The Maintenance Mechanic Technician reports to the Maintenance Department Supervisor. Responsibilities include maintenance duties, troubleshooting controls and administrative processes as they relate to the maintenance department. This position works closely with various levels of employees to ensure the mechanical infrastructure of the plant is maintained and optimized properly to ensure efficient processing and maximum up time.

• Rotating 12-Hour Shifts:
  • Schedule: 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (alternating weekly)
    • Day: 5:45 AM - 6:15 PM or
    • Night: 5:45 PM - 6:15 AM

What You'll Do

• Repair, maintenance, or service of our production facilities
• Monitoring and maintenance of mechanical or hydraulic system components
• Installation of complementary manufacturing equipment
• Monitoring and maintenance of mechanical system parts
• Reconstruction measures and active support in optimization projects
• Provide assistance to other workers as needed
• Follow safety and work procedures
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Heavy Industry Mechanical Expertise: Deep experience troubleshooting massive hydraulic systems, high-tension pneumatic lines, gearboxes, and large conveyor networks.
• Precision Alignment Skills: Ability to calibrate high-speed headrigs, bandsaws, edgers, and trimsaws down to exact millimeter specifications.
• Safety Leadership: Zero-tolerance mindset for safety failures; strict enforcement of complex Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols in high-risk zones.
• Under-Pressure Decision Making: Proven capability to lead a crew through high-stress, unplanned downtime events to get the mill running safely and quickly.
• Industrial Automation & PLCs: Ability to interface with and troubleshoot automated sorting systems, laser scanners, and PLC optimization software (such as Allen-Bradley).
• Advanced Diagnostics: Mastery of precision tools like laser alignment systems, vibration analyzers, multimeters, and ultrasonic testing gear.
• Welding & Fabrication: Proficiency in MIG/TIG or stick welding and torch cutting to perform structural repairs on heavy-duty log decks or chutes.
• CMMS Platforms: Experience tracking heavy equipment run-hours, scheduling automated lubrication cycles, and logging parts inventory in asset management software.
• High School Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years’ Millwright/Maintenance Mechanic experience preferred
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to learn procedures and policies
• Must be dependable and show ability to take direction
• Teamwork oriented with ability to work independently
• Able to work flexible schedules, shift work and long hours
• Perform essential functions of job that includes walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods
• Frequent lifting, bending, and handling heavy materials
• Exposure to moving mechanical equipment

Binderholz is Europe’s leading manufacturer of solid wood products and innovative mass timber construction solutions. Founded in Austria in 1957, our family-owned company is now expanding across North America, with production sites in Enfield, NC and Live Oak, FL, and a U.S. sales office in Atlanta, GA.

At Binderholz, we value precision, safety, sustainability, and a strong work ethic. We're building something lasting - and We're looking for professionals who take pride in what they do.

• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Overtime opportunities
• Career growth within an international company

Binderholz is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.