Maintenance Mechanic – Plant Operations

About the role

The Maintenance Mechanic supports plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical equipment used in brick manufacturing. The role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and upholds a safe, efficient production environment.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair production equipment, including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, lifts, welders, cutting tools, diagnostic equipment, and mobile equipment such as forklifts and manlifts.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders; document maintenance activities and manage parts inventory.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED; trade certification or equivalent industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an industrial environment.
• Willingness to work day or night shifts, overtime, and occasional weekends or holidays.

Required skills

• Mechanical aptitude with knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic electrical systems.
• Proficiency in lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe equipment isolation.
• Skilled use of hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, lifts, welders, and cutting tools.
• Authorized operation of forklifts, manlifts, and other powered industrial equipment.