Plant Machinery Reliability Mechanic

A day in the life

It’s 6:55 a.m. and you’re scanning overnight notes before taking a quick walk-through of the production floor. You prioritize a preventive maintenance route, torque-check a gearbox, and verify oil levels on critical pumps. Mid-morning, a conveyor stalls—after locking and tagging out, you trace the issue to a worn sprocket, swap in a new one, realign the chain, and bring the line back up safely. Later, you review a new machine install plan, interpret the prints, and lend a hand with a small weld repair before closing out accurate work orders. You wrap up with a tidy, organized workspace—ready for whatever comes next.

What you’ll tackle

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems to reduce downtime.
• Proactively inspect equipment to spot issues before they become failures.
• Replace components including bearings, chains, sprockets, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and related parts.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Perform welding and light fabrication repairs as needed.
• Document maintenance activities and complete work orders with accuracy.
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Partner with production to minimize downtime and maximize performance.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Respond to urgent calls and equipment breakdowns as they arise.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Technician, or similar role.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and industrial equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and quickly diagnose equipment failures.
• Background in welding, fabrication, and machine repair preferred.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices and programs.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and collaborate within a team.
• High school diploma or GED.

Preferred

• Manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus.
• Basic PLC knowledge is a plus.
• Welding certification or significant fabrication experience.
• Forklift and scissor lift experience.

Physical demands

• Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and climbing for extended periods.
• Routinely lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in active industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Willingness to work overtime and some weekends as needed.

Schedule & pay

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday with overtime as required
• Competitive pay commensurate with experience