Job Description

Overview

The Manufacturing Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, rapid response to breakdowns, and continuous improvement of equipment uptime while supporting production goals and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production machinery, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, and control components.
  • Perform electrical work including wiring, motor replacements, and control troubleshooting within the scope of certification and company policy.
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, blueprints, and work orders to complete repair and installation tasks.
  • Use hand and power tools, precision measuring instruments, and test equipment to perform alignments, rebuilds, and adjustments.
  • Install, align, and maintain bearings, couplings, shafts, belts, chains, and gears; perform machining or fabrication tasks as required.
  • Conduct building and facility repairs including basic carpentry, door, and structural adjustments to support production areas.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs, parts inventories, and repair documentation in the CMMS.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and safety teams on root-cause analysis and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Follow OSHA and company safety procedures, participate in safety meetings, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
  • Provide after-hours or on-call support as needed for emergency breakdowns and scheduled shutdowns.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent; technical diploma or certificate in industrial maintenance, millwright, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing maintenance role or as a maintenance technician.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in bearings, gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and rotating equipment.
  • Proven electrical troubleshooting skills, including basic wiring, motor controls, and PLC familiarity.
  • Proficient with hand and power tools, precision measuring tools, and common shop equipment; comfortable using power tools for carpentry and fabrication tasks.
  • Experience with preventive maintenance practices and working knowledge of CMMS systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
  • Good troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime or on-call shifts for breakdown response and planned shutdowns.
  • Preferred certifications: OSHA 10/30, forklift, electrical certification, or millwright credentials.

Benefits

  • Hourly Pay Based on Experience
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Second Shift: 1p-9p Preferred
  • You must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.
  • This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 10/14/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

Benefits

Hourly Pay Based on Experience
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement Program
401k

How this job compares in Glendale, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $25/hr, this posting comes in about 18% below the $30/hr median for welding jobs across Arizona, where the middle half runs $24–$39/hr across 177 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 27% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Glendale, AZ

We're tracking 25 other active welding openings in Glendale, AZ right now, from 10 different employers. 6 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 482 other active welding openings from 246 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Glendale, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (17), and EZARC (16). 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 Tolleson at $38/hr, Scottsdale at $36/hr, and Tempe at $32/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Glendale, AZ

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