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Overview

The Mechanical Technician I is responsible for performing equipment assembly, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities within a manufacturing environment. This role requires hands-on technical skills, attention to detail, and strict adherence to safety and quality procedures to ensure maximum equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities on mechanical equipment and production systems.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform repairs following established procedures.
  • Inspect equipment components to identify wear, damage, or operational abnormalities.
  • Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Support equipment installations, modifications, and commissioning activities.
  • Follow all workplace safety standards and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in accordance with company guidelines.
  • Collaborate with engineering and production teams to minimize equipment downtime.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective actions when required.
  • Monitor equipment performance and recommend process improvements.
  • Assist with calibration and testing activities as needed.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to maintenance and reliability programs.

Requirements

  • Associate Degree in Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline.
  • High School Diploma or GED with technical maintenance experience.
  • Technical or vocational certifications in Mechanical Maintenance are preferred.
  • 13 years of experience in mechanical maintenance or manufacturing operations.
  • Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
  • Knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatic equipment is preferred.
  • Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and safety practices.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts in an industrial environment.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chandler, AZ currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$36/hr across 11 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Chandler, AZ

We're tracking 61 other active welding openings in Chandler, AZ right now, from 31 different employers. 22 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 500 other active welding openings from 273 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chandler, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (20), EZARC (19), and Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Arizona, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are El Mirage at $38/hr, Mesa at $33/hr, and Phoenix at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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