Mid Level Industrial Mechanic Jobs
Mid level industrial mechanic jobs go to technicians ready to own maintenance projects, troubleshoot complex equipment failures independently, and guide less experienced colleagues without close supervision. Hiring runs on-site across Chemicals & Materials, Food & Beverage, and Fashion & Apparel, with employers like CMC, Johns Manville, and Teknor Apex Company competing for mechanics at this level now.
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Industrial Mechanic will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of the Company’s manufacturing machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems. This individual will utilize their skillset to ensure all manufacturing equipment operates continuously as well as troubleshoot machine control panels including PLC’s, and relay logic.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures all equipment documentation is up to date and maintained on a regular basis, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic drawing updates.
- Oversees and performs existing Preventative Maintenance as well as contracted maintenance programs including production and facility equipment.
- Leads production equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Oversees facility maintenance of all incoming utilities, interior and exterior lighting, building security systems, fire protection systems, HVAC, and waste/recycling management.
- Schedules the daily resources based on planned maintenance activities.
- Partners with Engineering and Management on project planning items including Capitol equipment, upgrades, routine, and non-routine maintenance.
- Researches the main down time contributors, provides an assessment and schedules required action plans to eliminate future issues.
- Promptly addresses emergency breakdowns including root cause assessment and ensures all repairs are completed in a timely fashion.
- Maintains a critical parts list and inventory that is to be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
- Places supply orders as needed.
- Mentors junior team members and assists management in various topics of training.
- Contributes towards improving the maintenance system and associated procedures.
- Trains production workers on routine preventive maintenance.
- Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and responding to requests.
- Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Enforces Company safety policies to prevent employee accidents and injuries.
- Ensures all employee accidents are investigated promptly and confirms reports are sent to management.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Associate's degree in an applicable field is preferred; equivalent work experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of degree
- 5+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required; continuous Operations a plus
- Electrical and Mechanical knowledge regarding production/facility equipment is required
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints is required
- PLC programming experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of common power and hand tools is required
- Metal fabrication skills to repair, modify, and build fixtures and equipment are required
- Experience with electrical maintenance repair including low and high voltage equipment is required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work an altered schedule as needed, to accommodate business needs
- Basic Math skills
- Problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to withstand periods sitting at a desk as needed
- Occasional use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer
- Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds
- Ability to frequently carry objects weighing up to and including 25 pounds
- Ability to push and/or pull objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds
- Ability to withstand exposure to extreme climate variations; exposure to heat and cold
- Ability to crawl, bend, kneel, climb and/or squat
- Ability to occasionally stand/walk
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with electrical maintenance, including both low and high voltage equipment?
- Do you have any experience with PLC programming or troubleshooting machine control panels?
- Are you skilled in using both hand tools and power tools for mechanical repair and metal fabrication?
- Are you willing to work a flexible or altered schedule, including nights or weekends, if needed?
- Can you frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift or push/pull up to 50 lbs.?
- Are you physically able to crawl, bend, kneel, climb, and/or squat as needed?
- Are you comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures (hot and cold)?
- Do you have experience maintaining documentation and writing maintenance or safety reports?
- Are you okay with a starting pay of $18.00 per hour depending on experience?
Work Location: In person
JOB SUMMARY:
The Industrial Mechanic will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repairs of the Company’s manufacturing machines, tools, equipment, and utility systems. This individual will utilize their skillset to ensure all manufacturing equipment operates continuously as well as troubleshoot machine control panels including PLC’s, and relay logic.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures all equipment documentation is up to date and maintained on a regular basis, including Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic drawing updates.
- Oversees and performs existing Preventative Maintenance as well as contracted maintenance programs including production and facility equipment.
- Leads production equipment repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Oversees facility maintenance of all incoming utilities, interior and exterior lighting, building security systems, fire protection systems, HVAC, and waste/recycling management.
- Schedules the daily resources based on planned maintenance activities.
- Partners with Engineering and Management on project planning items including Capitol equipment, upgrades, routine, and non-routine maintenance.
- Researches the main down time contributors, provides an assessment and schedules required action plans to eliminate future issues.
- Promptly addresses emergency breakdowns including root cause assessment and ensures all repairs are completed in a timely fashion.
- Maintains a critical parts list and inventory that is to be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
- Places supply orders as needed.
- Mentors junior team members and assists management in various topics of training.
- Contributes towards improving the maintenance system and associated procedures.
- Trains production workers on routine preventive maintenance.
- Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and responding to requests.
- Prepares maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
- Enforces Company safety policies to prevent employee accidents and injuries.
- Ensures all employee accidents are investigated promptly and confirms reports are sent to management.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Associate's degree in an applicable field is preferred; equivalent work experience will be taken into consideration in lieu of degree
- 5+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required; continuous Operations a plus
- Electrical and Mechanical knowledge regarding production/facility equipment is required
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints is required
- PLC programming experience is a plus
- Working knowledge of common power and hand tools is required
- Metal fabrication skills to repair, modify, and build fixtures and equipment are required
- Experience with electrical maintenance repair including low and high voltage equipment is required
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work an altered schedule as needed, to accommodate business needs
- Basic Math skills
- Problem solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to withstand periods sitting at a desk as needed
- Occasional use of upper extremities to perform keyboard functions and work on a computer
- Ability to frequently lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds
- Ability to frequently carry objects weighing up to and including 25 pounds
- Ability to push and/or pull objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds
- Ability to withstand exposure to extreme climate variations; exposure to heat and cold
- Ability to crawl, bend, kneel, climb and/or squat
- Ability to occasionally stand/walk
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience with electrical maintenance, including both low and high voltage equipment?
- Do you have any experience with PLC programming or troubleshooting machine control panels?
- Are you skilled in using both hand tools and power tools for mechanical repair and metal fabrication?
- Are you willing to work a flexible or altered schedule, including nights or weekends, if needed?
- Can you frequently lift and carry up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lift or push/pull up to 50 lbs.?
- Are you physically able to crawl, bend, kneel, climb, and/or squat as needed?
- Are you comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures (hot and cold)?
- Do you have experience maintaining documentation and writing maintenance or safety reports?
- Are you okay with a starting pay of $18.00 per hour depending on experience?
Work Location: In person
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Mid Level Industrial Mechanic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level industrial mechanic job?
Position yourself by leading with the equipment you know deeply, the failures you diagnosed independently, and the downtime you prevented or reduced. Hiring managers at this level want to see that you've taken full ownership of repairs, not just assisted. Tailor your resume to match the machinery and systems listed in each job posting, and be specific about the scope of work you handled without direction.
Which companies hire mid level industrial mechanics?
Companies hiring mid level industrial mechanics right now include CMC, Johns Manville, and Teknor Apex Company, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from manufacturers, distribution centers, and processing facilities that need mechanics who can work with minimal supervision and keep critical equipment running.
Are there remote mid level industrial mechanic jobs?
Yes, though options are limited given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of mid level industrial mechanic openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these roles typically involve equipment planning, maintenance coordination, or technical documentation rather than direct floor work. Most openings at this level remain fully on-site.
How do I move up to a mid level industrial mechanic role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes consistent exposure to increasingly complex systems and a deliberate shift from following instructions to diagnosing and solving problems independently. Building depth with specific equipment types, completing relevant certifications such as CMRP or millwright credentials, and demonstrating that you can own a repair from assessment to completion all signal readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level industrial mechanics?
Mid Level industrial mechanic roles concentrate in Chemicals & Materials, Food & Beverage, and Fashion & Apparel, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely heavily on continuous production and tight uptime requirements, which means they need mechanics experienced enough to handle breakdowns quickly and implement preventive maintenance programs with limited oversight.