Job Description
Job Description
**Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic (Electro-Mechanical)
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**Location: Solon, Ohio
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**About the Position
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This is a hands-on maintenance role responsible for maximizing equipment uptime across a highly technical manufacturing and R&D environment. You'll support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment while working closely with engineers and production personnel to keep critical operations running smoothly.
The ideal person enjoys solving difficult equipment problems, working across multiple disciplines, and supporting both manufacturing and prototype operations. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of advanced equipment while helping build the maintenance systems that support future company growth.
**Responsibilities
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**Equipment Maintenance
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Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and laboratory equipment
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Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems
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Repair motors, pumps, compressors, conveyors, gearboxes, ovens, furnaces, and production equipment
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Perform equipment inspections, lubrication, alignment, and calibration activities
**Electrical & Controls
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Troubleshoot and repair 480V three-phase electrical systems
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Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and ladder logic
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Install and maintain motors, VFDs, relays, sensors, contactors, and electrical components
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Follow NFPA and Lockout/Tagout safety procedures during all maintenance activities
**Automation & Equipment Support
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Build and wire electrical control panels from engineering drawings (preferred)
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Support PLC troubleshooting and modifications as needed
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Assist with automation upgrades, sensors, HMIs, and equipment improvements
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Work directly with engineering teams on new equipment installations and upgrades
**Preventive Maintenance
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Develop and execute preventive maintenance schedules
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Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
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Monitor spare parts inventory and recommend replenishment
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Improve maintenance procedures through continuous improvement efforts
**Production Support
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Support manufacturing and prototype build activities during changing priorities
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Assist with equipment setup, changeovers, fabrication, and assembly as needed
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Help identify recurring equipment issues affecting production performance
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Partner with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability
**Who You Are
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Most effective troubleshooting problems directly on the manufacturing floor
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Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
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Flexible and willing to support changing production priorities
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Mechanically curious with strong electrical troubleshooting abilities
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Calm under pressure and focused on restoring equipment quickly and safely
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Takes ownership of equipment reliability and continuous improvement
**Experience Requirements
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Journeyman certification or 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
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Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
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Experience reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&IDs
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Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial mechanical systems
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Working knowledge of industrial electrical safety and Lockout/Tagout procedures
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Ability to utilize standard electrical diagnostic equipment
**What You Bring
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Strong troubleshooting and repair skills across mechanical and electrical systems
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Excellent problem-solving abilities in fast-paced manufacturing environments
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Strong organizational and documentation skills
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Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance activities effectively
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Commitment to equipment reliability and safe work practices
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Willingness to support production wherever needed
**Preferred Qualifications
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Experience building electrical control panels
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PLC programming or troubleshooting experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
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Experience with industrial automation, robotics, servo systems, or vision systems
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Experience with CMMS software
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Welding and fabrication experience
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Experience supporting prototype or R&D manufacturing environments
**What Success Looks Like
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**Equipment Reliability
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Manufacturing and laboratory equipment consistently operates with minimal unplanned downtime and repairs are completed quickly and effectively.
**Preventive Maintenance
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Preventive maintenance programs are established and executed consistently, improving equipment reliability and reducing emergency repairs.
**Production Support
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Production teams can rely on equipment availability, rapid troubleshooting, and effective support during critical milestones.
**Documentation
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Maintenance records, preventive maintenance schedules, and equipment documentation remain accurate, organized, and useful for future troubleshooting.
**Operational Excellence
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You become the trusted maintenance resource who keeps equipment running safely, responds with urgency, and proactively improves equipment reliability across the facility.