Senior Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Gastonia, NC
Job Type: Full-Time | Skilled Trades
Earn Top Pay While Keeping Advanced Manufacturing Running
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Mechanic to provide electro-mechanical maintenance support for a highly automated production facility. This position is ideal for a skilled industrial maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, minimizing downtime, and working with the latest manufacturing technologies.
If you have experience maintaining automated production equipment and thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.
Compensation & Benefits
· Starting pay up to $46.75/hour
· 7.5% shift premium for 2nd and 3rd shifts
· Relocation assistance available
· Pension retirement program
· 401(k) with company match
· Medical, dental, and vision insurance
· Paid holidays
· Paid vacation and time off
· Life insurance
· Tuition assistance
· Quarterly attendance bonus
· Employee wellness program
· Stable career with long-term growth opportunities
What You’ll Do
As a Senior Maintenance Mechanic, you’ll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving a wide variety of industrial equipment to ensure maximum production uptime.
Responsibilities include:
· Install, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
· Troubleshoot PLCs, robotics, servo drives, and automated control systems
· Diagnose and repair CNC machining centers, CNC punches, brake presses, progressive stamping presses, and other automated manufacturing equipment
· Maintain industrial utility systems, including air compressors, boilers, chillers, HVAC equipment, and electrical distribution systems
· Install and troubleshoot AC/DC motors, drives, and motor controls
· Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability
· Utilize root cause failure analysis to identify and eliminate recurring equipment issues
· Operate cranes, lifts, welding equipment, hydraulic presses, power tools, and other industrial maintenance equipment
· Use electrical meters, oscilloscopes, and diagnostic instruments to troubleshoot complex systems
· Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and equipment performance
· Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will possess:
· High school diploma or GED
· Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift and support manufacturing operations as needed
· One of the following:
o Journeyman certification in an industrial maintenance trade, or
o Completion of a four-year apprenticeship (8,000 hours), or
o Eight years of documented industrial maintenance experience
· Strong experience with industrial electrical and mechanical systems
· Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled automated manufacturing equipment
· Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and servo systems
· Preventive maintenance and root cause analysis experience
· Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
· Experience using diagnostic equipment and industrial maintenance tools
Preferred Qualifications
· Technical school or college coursework in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field
· Experience supporting high-volume automated manufacturing operations
· Robotics troubleshooting experience
· CNC equipment maintenance experience
· Strong problem-solving and communication skills
· Self-motivated with a commitment to continuous improvement
Why Join Our Team?
Join a manufacturing organization that values skilled trades professionals and invests in advanced technology, employee development, and operational excellence. You’ll work with modern automated equipment, receive outstanding compensation and benefits, and play a vital role in keeping production running safely and efficiently.
If you’re ready to put your industrial maintenance expertise to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, apply today.