AI summary
Maintenance Mechanic role at Mestek, Inc in Farmville, NC, focused on maintaining and repairing manufacturing machinery, equipment, and building systems (including electrical and rooftop repairs). You’ll handle preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and emergency repairs while working independently and following strict safety procedures. Standout perk: a broad, hands-on multi-trade maintenance remit in a manufacturing environment.
Key skills
Electrical maintenance/repairMechanical troubleshooting and repairPreventive maintenance (PM)Diagnostic testing of equipmentManufacturing maintenance experienceHand and power toolsBuilding repair/maintenanceWorkplace safety and PPE useMath skills (measurement/calculation)Written and verbal communication
Salary not listed — comparable onsite Maintenance Mechanic roles in North Carolina manufacturing commonly pay around $22–$32/hour (roughly $46k–$67k/year), depending on shift and experience.
You'll thrive here if you’re a safety-focused, self-directed maintenance mechanic with strong electrical and mechanical skills and several years’ experience keeping manufacturing equipment running.
Why apply
- Varied work across systems
- Independent, hands-on role
- Preventive and emergency repairs
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