Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Athens, TX
$31.50 - $36.75/hour (Higher pay may be considered for candidates with 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience)
2nd Shift (Training on 1st Shift for approximately 4 weeks)

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing team in Athens, TX. This is not a facilities maintenance position. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial manufacturing equipment in a production environment.

If you have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills and enjoy working on complex industrial machinery, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment and production systems.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, instrumentation, plumbing, and general maintenance duties related to manufacturing operations.
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Use precision measuring tools and electrical testing equipment to identify and resolve issues.
• Perform welding, fabrication, machining, and repair work as needed.
• Complete maintenance documentation, logs, and work orders.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures while working on equipment and systems.

Tools & Equipment Used

• Hand tools and power tools
• Machinist tools
• Meters, gauges, and precision measuring instruments
• Electrical test equipment
• Milling machines, grinders, and lathes
• Welding equipment and burning torches
• Equipment used for monitoring safety and maintenance systems

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working on industrial machinery and production equipment
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and industrial maintenance equipment
• Knowledge of lubricants, chemicals, metals, cleaning agents, and maintenance materials

Preferred:

• Completion of a formal apprenticeship program in industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or a related field
• Equivalent combination of work experience, on-the-job training, and technical education will be considered

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work at heights of 10+ feet using ladders and manlifts
• Perform heavy manual labor requiring manual dexterity
• Ability to lift and move 50+ pounds over distances greater than 20 feet
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around moving equipment and machinery