Mechanical Technician

Matthews International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Matthews Memorialization in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support our equipment and installation activities. This role goes beyond maintenance, offering a chance to build a stable, long-term career in a safety-focused environment.

You will work with engineering drawings, assist in commissioning, and collaborate with trades, suppliers, and customers to ensure reliable performance. Travel locally and nationally may be required; overtime is available.

Qualifications

• Completed training as a mechanical/mechatronic technician, industrial mechanic, or similar.
• 2+ years repairing, maintaining or installing mechanical equipment.
• Willingness to travel locally, nationally, and/or internationally.
• Self-motivated with attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain comprehensive understanding of how the equipment’s mechanical systems are built and operate.
• Troubleshoot and solve any issues related to the equipment’s hardware.
• Follow manufacturer’s guidelines/manuals for service, repair, and set up.
• Respond quickly to any problem causing equipment down time.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure equipment can meet its availability requirements.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical/mechatronic technician training

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

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Are you looking for more than just a job? JoinMatthews International, a company with over175 years of success and stability. As a global leader in memorialization, we take pride in our craftsmanship and commitment to quality — and it all starts with our people.

We're currently seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our team. This is more than a maintenance role — it's a chance to become part of a proud tradition and build a stable, long-term career in a supportive and safety-first environment.

Guaranteed 40+ hours with opportunities for overtime.

What You’ll Do:

• Gain comprehensive understanding of how the equipment’s mechanical systems are built and operate.
• Troubleshoot and solve any issues related to the equipment’s hardware.
• Follow manufacturer’s guidelines/manuals for service, repair, and set up.
• Respond quickly to any problem causing equipment down time.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure equipment can meet its availability requirements.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

The Mechanical Technician works precisely and carefully to assemble equipment according to engineering drawings in-house and at the customer’s site. Assists in the commissioning of machines and systems and responds to customer’s service needs. Cross-disciplinary work is required with all trades, external companies, suppliers, and manufacturers. Diagnoses causes of malfunctions or failures and advises and helps implement corrective actions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gain comprehensive understanding of how the equipment’s mechanical systems are built and operate.
• Troubleshoot and solve any issues related to the equipment’s hardware.
• Follow manufacturer’s guidelines/manuals for service, repair, and set up.
• Respond quickly to any problem causing equipment down time.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure equipment can meet its availability requirements.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed at the customer.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Completed training as a mechanical/mechatronic technician, industrial mechanic, or similar.
• 2+ years repairing, maintaining or installing mechanical equipment.
• Experience with web/sheet fed materials and equipment is a plus.
• Willingness to travel locally, nationally, and/or internationally.
• Service oriented – ability to work closely with the customer.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues across the organization.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, & internet applications.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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Matthews Memorialization is a leader in the memorialization industry, committed to supporting customer business growth and helping families transition from grieving to remembrance. We achieve this by delivering products of exceptional craftsmanship along with value‑driven programs and services. Matthews Memorialization is a Matthews International (MATW) company.

Matthews International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our Human Resources team.