Night Shift Production Mechanic - Keep Equipment Running

Pelton Shepherd; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stability & Growth

Career Development

Hands-On Work

Team Environment

Purpose-Driven Work

Job summary

Pelton Shepherd Industries in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Production Mechanic to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment where uptime and quality matter. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair components to keep equipment running smoothly and safely.

The role offers hands-on work with production equipment, opportunities to collaborate with skilled technicians, and a focus on reliability and continuous improvement within a team-driven culture.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of mechanical or maintenance 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

Communication

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

Vocational or Technical Training Preferred

Job description

Pelton Shepherd Industries in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Production Mechanic to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment where uptime and quality matter. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and repair components to keep equipment running smoothly and safely.

The role offers hands-on work with production equipment, opportunities to collaborate with skilled technicians, and a focus on reliability and continuous improvement within a team-driven culture.