3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
Permatex, a leading manufacturer of premium chemical products, is looking for a skilled 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic to keep our production operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably. If you’re hands-on, technically sharp, and take pride in preventative maintenance and precision repairs, we want to meet you. 🚀 As a key member of our Maintenance team, you will: Troubleshoot and perform complex repairs on filling, packaging, mixing, and building equipment Disassemble, repair, and rebuild production machinery with minimal supervision Perform preventative and predictive maintenance across facility and production equipment Diagnose electrical systems using a multimeter (24VDC & 120VAC I/O controls) Work with PLC systems, air logic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems Interpret blueprints, machine drawings, and schematics to determine root cause Perform advanced electrical, welding, plumbing, and carpentry repairs Fabricate fixtures and parts using machine tools when needed Train and guide other mechanics while maintaining high workmanship standards Initiate work orders and document repairs and abnormal conditions
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3–5 years of technical trade experience in industrial maintenance
- Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting background (highly preferred)
- Experience with PLCs, controls, hydraulics & pneumatics
- Ability to troubleshoot using a multimeter
- Mechanical aptitude with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in active manufacturing environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating powered industrial trucks (a plus)
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and perform complex repairs on filling, packaging, mixing, and building equipment
- Disassemble, repair, and rebuild production machinery with minimal supervision
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance across facility and production equipment
- Diagnose electrical systems using a multimeter (24VDC & 120VAC I/O controls)
- Work with PLC systems, air logic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Interpret blueprints, machine drawings, and schematics to determine root cause
- Perform advanced electrical, welding, plumbing, and carpentry repairs
- Fabricate fixtures and parts using machine tools when needed
- Train and guide other mechanics while maintaining high workmanship standards
- Initiate work orders and document repairs and abnormal conditions
Benefits
- Stable, established chemical manufacturer
- Team-focused environment
- Opportunities to mentor and grow
- Work where your technical expertise truly matters
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
