Maintenance Mechanic

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Precision Fabrics Group | Vinton, VA

If “I can fix that” is one of your favorite phrases, keep reading.

Precision Fabrics Group is looking for skilled Maintenance Mechanics to keep our manufacturing equipment, utilities, vehicles, and facility systems operating safely and reliably.

This is a hands-on industrial maintenance position where you'll troubleshoot problems, repair and maintain equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and help keep production moving. You'll work with a wide variety of mechanical systems, so if you enjoy solving problems and working with your hands, you'll never be bored.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Troubleshoot, repair, install, assemble, clean, and lubricate industrial mechanical equipment
• Maintain equipment including conveyors, pumps, fans, compressors, cooling towers, tanks, dryers, ovens, boilers, autoclaves, shears, slashers, and other production machinery
• Maintain forklifts, trucks, generators, pumps, and other powered equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, lifts, steering systems, brakes, transmissions, cooling systems, wheels, and tires
• Inspect and maintain gasoline and propane engines and electric motors
• Perform preventive maintenance on major production and utility equipment
• Diagnose equipment problems through inspection, testing, and troubleshooting
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals
• Determine the appropriate tools, materials, parts, and repair methods needed to complete work
• Respond to maintenance work orders and help minimize production downtime
• Identify situations where equipment should be shut down to prevent damage, injury, or further problems
• Make recommendations to improve equipment reliability and reduce production interruptions
• Work safely while maintaining a clean and organized work area

YOU'LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU:

• Have experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, heavy equipment, automotive, or a related field
• Enjoy troubleshooting problems and figuring out why equipment isn't working
• Have hands-on experience with mechanical systems, machinery, engines, hydraulics, or industrial equipment
• Can read and understand blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Are comfortable using hand tools, power tools, and mechanical test equipment
• Can work independently and make sound decisions when equipment problems arise
• Take pride in doing quality work and getting equipment back into service safely
• Understand the importance of preventive maintenance
• Are safety-minded and able to work effectively in a manufacturing environment

EXPERIENCE WITH THESE IS A PLUS

Experience with:

• Industrial manufacturing or production equipment
• Forklifts and powered industrial trucks
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Pumps, compressors, conveyors, and motors
• Gasoline or propane engines
• Boilers, cooling towers, dryers, ovens, or autoclaves
• Electrical motors and basic electrical troubleshooting
• Welding, fabrication, or machine-shop equipment
• Preventive maintenance programs

WHY PFG?

At Precision Fabrics Group, you'll work on real industrial equipment where your skills make a difference every day.

You'll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of machinery and systems—not just one piece of equipment. You'll troubleshoot problems, prevent breakdowns, make repairs, and help keep an entire manufacturing operation running.

If you like working with your hands, solving problems, and being the person who knows how to fix things, this could be the job for you.