Press and Plant Equipment Reliability Mechanic

Oliver Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Inc. is expanding and seeking a seasoned maintenance professional to keep our printing and packaging equipment performing at its best on our second shift.

If you excel at diagnosing mechanical issues, fabricating precise parts, and partnering with production to drive uptime, you’ll feel at home here. We value hands-on machining, welding, and repair skills, with 5+ years of experience in industrial settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical systems and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Track record repairing and rebuilding production equipment.
• Hands-on machining, welding, and fabrication experience.
• Ability to run a lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, and drill press.
• High school diploma or equivalent; electrical work certifications.
• Independent, organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair presses and related manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with supervisors to resolve equipment performance issues swiftly.
• Identify root causes and select effective repair pathways.
• Rebuild machinery and components as required.
• Carry out equipment modifications to boost reliability and reduce failures.
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors on failures, parts, and repairs.
• Evaluate in-house versus outsourced repair options.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and vet suppliers for cost and quality.
• Design, machine, weld, and fabricate parts to specification.
• Operate machine shop tools including lathe, mill, grinder, and drill press.
• Assist with general facility maintenance and emergencies on shift.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Welding & fabrication

Machining

Reading diagrams

Communication with teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lathe

Milling machine

Surface grinder

Drill press

Job description

Build reliability. Power production. Grow your craft.

Oliver Inc. is expanding and seeking a seasoned maintenance professional to keep our printing and packaging equipment performing at its best on our second shift. If you excel at diagnosing complex mechanical issues, fabricating precise parts, and partnering with production to drive uptime, you’ll feel at home here.

Who we are

We’ve spent more than 250 years honing our trade. Across multiple production facilities, we invest in state-of-the-art, sustainable technology to deliver a one-stop solution that’s fast, consistent, and nimble. Our values—passion, respect, and a relentless focus on customer needs—shape how we work and the results we deliver.

Role highlights

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair presses and associated manufacturing equipment.
• Work closely with supervisors and crews to quickly resolve equipment performance issues.
• Identify root causes of mechanical problems and select the right repair pathway.
• Rebuild machinery and components as needed.
• Research and carry out equipment modifications that elevate reliability and reduce failures.
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors on failures, parts, repairs, and process improvements.
• Evaluate and decide on in-house versus outsourced repairs.
• Maintain spare parts inventory; vet suppliers on availability, quality, and cost.
• Design, machine, weld, and fabricate parts to specification.
• Execute multiple welding processes.
• Operate machine shop equipment: lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, drill press, and more.
• Assist with facility maintenance needs including carpentry and related tasks.
• Respond to issues and emergencies during your assigned shift.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Full-time, 2nd shift
• Occasional response to equipment emergencies may be required based on operational needs.

What you bring

• 5+ years of mechanical experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Thorough understanding of mechanical systems and equipment maintenance.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
• Track record repairing and rebuilding production equipment.
• Hands-on machining, welding, and fabrication experience.
• Ability to run a lathe, milling machine, surface grinder, and drill press.
• Capability to perform various welding techniques.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required certifications for electrical work.
• Supervisory background a plus, not required.
• Comfort reading/understanding technical procedures, diagrams, and manuals.
• Clear communicator with production teams, leadership, vendors, and OEMs.
• Proficiency with math: fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Independent, organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks.

Grow with Oliver

Bring your craft to a company that respects expertise and champions continuous improvement. Your impact will be visible in uptime, quality, and team confidence.

Oliver Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.