Night-Shift Maintenance Mechanic (12h) – Manufacturing

The Kinetic Group; Lonoke (AR); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

day‑one healthcare coverage

company‑paid parental leave

a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match up to

career development opportunities

education assistance

paid time away from work to help you

Job summary

The Kinetic Group in Lonoke, AR is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems. This night-shift role requires experience in industrial settings, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to read schematics and manuals.

You will work a rotating 12-hour schedule, three days on and two days off, based at the Lonoke facility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance or related manufacturing experience.
• Technical certificate, apprenticeship, military mechanical training, or Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Mechanical Technology, or related field.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and understand technical documents, maintenance procedures, and equipment manuals.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore production equipment to operational status.
• Inspect equipment and identify opportunities to improve reliability, safety, and performance.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, and work instructions.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections within maintenance tracking systems and required records.
• Assist in installation, modification, and commissioning of equipment and machinery.
• Fabricate, machine, weld, or modify components as needed to support repairs and improvement projects.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve operational performance.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Read schematics

Education

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance

Technical certificate or apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

Job description

The Kinetic Group in Lonoke, AR is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems. This night-shift role requires experience in industrial settings, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to read schematics and manuals.

You will work a rotating 12-hour schedule, three days on and two days off, based at the Lonoke facility.