Senior Mechanical Tech - Plant Maintenance & Diagnostics

Sofidel; Gila Bend (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Safe work environment

Employee referral bonus

Retention bonus

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Professional training

Job summary

Sofidel is seeking a Maintenance Technician to enhance operating system effectiveness and product quality at our Arizona facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, repair machinery, and help identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring safe plant operations.

Responsibilities include handling work orders, equipment diagnostics, and coordinating with vendors to improve output and maintain schedules. The role requires strong practical maintenance skills and safety discipline.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a two-year college or technical school; or high school diploma or equivalent, and minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field is preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, documentation, and computer skills required
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and troubleshooting experience is required.
• Experience in welding and machining is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter work orders into the appropriate computer systems, monitor required work, and keep track of parts in stock.
• Carry out expert upkeep and repairs on a variety of mechanical and physical structures, working from sketches, blueprints, and drawings.
• Determine the priority for the planned equipment shutdown by performing preventative routine maintenance, executing diagnostics, replacing parts, and testing equipment operations.
• Examine procedures for their relevance and evaluate the suitability of engineering equipment.
• Examine mechanical equipment to identify potential problems and participate in process improvement efforts to identify inefficiencies and design flaws.
• Collaborate with other team members as necessary to resolve problems and determine the root cause. Recommend improvements and make mechanical adjustments.
• Manage and collaborate with vendors and contractors to monitor and enhance output in order to advance our technology and provide better products and services while maintaining plant safety.
• Perform or assist with operations, as required to maintain workflow and to meet schedules and quality requirements. Inform management of any unusual equipment or operational issues as well as the requirement for additional materials and supplies.
• Keep the work area clean and organized while following safety protocols and equipment operating instructions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Troubleshooting

Communication

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree or technical school

High school diploma

Tools

Welding

Machining

Job description

Sofidel is seeking a Maintenance Technician to enhance operating system effectiveness and product quality at our Arizona facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, repair machinery, and help identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring safe plant operations.

Responsibilities include handling work orders, equipment diagnostics, and coordinating with vendors to improve output and maintain schedules. The role requires strong practical maintenance skills and safety discipline.