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Lead Maintenance Mechanic role at Mestek, Inc, an onsite manufacturing employer in Farmville, NC, focused on keeping production machinery and building systems running safely and reliably. You'll handle electrical and mechanical repairs, diagnostics, emergency fixes, and preventive maintenance while working independently. Standout perk: broad hands-on scope across machinery, building, and rooftop repairs.
Key skills
Electrical maintenance and repairManufacturing equipment maintenancePreventive maintenance (PM)Mechanical troubleshooting and diagnosticsHand and power tool useTesting/diagnostic equipment useBuilding repair and mechanical systems upkeepSafety procedures and PPE complianceMaterial selection and ordering for repairs
Salary not listed — comparable Lead Maintenance Mechanic roles in North Carolina manufacturing typically pay around $28–$38/hour (often with overtime potential).
You'll thrive here if you’re a hands-on electrical/mechanical maintenance professional who can troubleshoot independently in a manufacturing environment and consistently follow safety procedures.
Why apply
- Independent, hands-on maintenance work
- Wide variety of repair tasks
- Preventive and emergency repair responsibility
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for a variety of tasks including electrical work, building repair, machinery repair, and rooftop repair
- Install, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment. Responsibilities also include building and maintaining mechanical systems and involve the use of a variety of hand and power tools, and testing equipment.
- Conduct preventive maintenance to mechanical devices.
- Detect malfunctions through observation (sound or visual)
- Run diagnostic tests to ensure system functionality.
- Repair broken or faulty machine parts.
- Perform emergency repairs.
- Choose appropriate materials based on mechanical needs.
- Orders materials needed for repairs etc
- Works independently regularly
- Detects and reports defective and unsafe equipment and materials as well as unusual situations to supervisor
- Observes and obeys all safety rules, practices, and procedures
- Wears and employs personal protective equipment as required
- Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner
- Performs other similar or related duties as required or requested
- Regular attendance is always an essential function
Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Four years experience in a manufacturing setting
- Electrical experience a must
- Must have strong mechanical skills
- Have strong math skills
- Ability to read and write
- Good communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds intermittently.
- Ability to do repetitive bending, reaching, stretching, lifting, and twisting