Night Shift Production Mechanic: Keep Equipment Running

Pelton Shepherd Industries; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability & Growth

Career Development

Hands-On Work

Team Environment

Purpose-Driven Work

Job summary

Pelton Shepherd Industries is seeking a Production Mechanic to join our fast-paced manufacturing team in Fort Worth. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical issues, and repair equipment to ensure uptime and quality.

We value hands-on problem-solvers who can work independently within a team, maintain detailed logs, and support new product launches with test runs. The role offers growth, stability, and a collaborative environment focused on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of mechanical or maintenance experience.
• Vocational or technical training preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• Experience in manufacturing or production environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment running at peak performance
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues quickly to minimize downtime
• Repair, replace, and rebuild machine components with precision
• Disassemble, clean, lubricate, and reassemble production equipment
• Identify potential failures before they happen and take proactive action
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and documentation
• Keep tools, parts, and shop areas clean, organized, and ready for use
• Coordinate with production teams to schedule maintenance efficiently
• Support new product launches by modifying equipment and conducting test runs
• Collaborate with other technical experts to improve equipment reliability and performance
• Operate production equipment as needed and assist in training operators

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proactive mindset

Independent work

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Hands-on environment

Education

Vocational or technical training preferred

Job description

Pelton Shepherd Industries is seeking a Production Mechanic to join our fast-paced manufacturing team in Fort Worth. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose mechanical issues, and repair equipment to ensure uptime and quality.

We value hands-on problem-solvers who can work independently within a team, maintain detailed logs, and support new product launches with test runs. The role offers growth, stability, and a collaborative environment focused on safety and reliability.