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Multi-Craft Plant Maintenance Mechanic

OtterBase Inc

Dallas, TX 75312 • $25.00 to $38.00 / hr • 10/14/2026

Job Description

Job Description
Be the steady hand that keeps our operations moving

Picture the start of your shift: you walk the floor, check critical assets, listen for the faint hum that says a bearing is right and the quick click that says it isn’t. You catch small issues before they become downtime, coach operators through a smooth changeover, and dive into a stubborn fault armed with diagrams, meters, and a methodical plan. By day’s end, you’ve installed a component upgrade, completed your PM route, documented findings, and helped drive a root-cause fix that will prevent the next failure.

What you’ll take on
  • Install, commission, diagnose, service, upgrade, repair, and overhaul plant and facility equipment
  • Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to maximize reliability and uptime
  • Inspect assets proactively to spot wear or malfunction before production is affected
  • Partner with production on equipment changeovers and setups to minimize turnaround time
  • Disassemble faulty machinery to access and replace parts and subassemblies
  • Use technical resourcesblueprints, OEM manuals, and wiring/schematic diagramsto guide work
  • Contribute to continuous improvement, including troubleshooting discipline and root cause analysis
Choose your levelMaintenance Mechanic I
  • At least 1 year of maintenance experience or comparable technical schooling
  • Foundational mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting capability
  • Willing and able to obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) certification
  • Can read basic technical documents and simple schematics (preferred)
  • Clear English communication for safety, training, and daily operations
Maintenance Mechanic II (builds on Level I)
  • 3+ years performing maintenance, diagnostics, and mechanical repair or equivalent technical training
  • Hands-on experience with common hand tools and powered tools
  • Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature control, and pressure systems
  • Comfort troubleshooting moderately complex mechanical faults
  • Experience with test instruments and automated control systems
  • Qualified to operate PIT equipment, hoists, and overhead cranes
Maintenance Mechanic III (builds on Level II)
  • 5+ years in industrial maintenance or equivalent advanced technical training
  • Advanced troubleshooting with strong root cause analysis methodology
  • Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and fundamentals of electrical systems
  • Deep understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  • Proven ability to inspect, repair, and replace manufacturing equipment components
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting
  • Experienced with diagnostic instruments and maintenance-related software platforms
Preferred background
  • Exposure to packaging, converting, plastics processing, chemical manufacturing, or related industrial environments
  • Vocational/Technical/Associate’s credentials or equivalent training in:
    • Industrial Maintenance
    • Machine Tool Technology
    • Mechatronics
    • Automation Controls
    • Robotics
    • Industrial Electrical Systems
  • Familiarity with HVAC, PLCs, CNC equipment, or similar technologies