Maintenance Mechanic
Worcester, MA | Full-Time | On-Site
Compensation: Up to $40.00 per hour
About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support manufacturing operations by performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to maximize equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on industrial maintenance professional with strong troubleshooting skills and experience maintaining manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities:- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical equipment.
- Diagnose equipment failures and implement timely repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Perform routine inspections, equipment adjustments, lubrication, and component replacement to maintain optimal equipment performance.
- Repair and maintain conveyors, presses, machining centers, bearings, motors, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, and other industrial production equipment.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and pneumatic diagrams.
- Perform equipment installations, modifications, upgrades, and machinery relocation projects as needed.
- Assist with root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve equipment issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and spare parts inventory.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and company safety policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work environment.
- Respond to emergency maintenance calls and equipment breakdowns as required.
Qualifications:- High school diploma or GED required. Technical school, vocational training, or industrial maintenance certification preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial production equipment, machine tools, presses, conveyors, pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, hydraulic diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Basic welding, fabrication, and machining experience is a plus.
- Ability to use precision measuring instruments and common maintenance tools.
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience supporting metal stamping, machining, bearing manufacturing, or other precision manufacturing operations.
- Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation systems.
- Experience troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo motors, sensors, and industrial controls.
- Welding certification or fabrication experience.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems.
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is a plus.
