Mid Level Production Mechanic Jobs
Mid level production mechanic jobs go to mechanics ready to own maintenance projects, troubleshoot complex equipment failures independently, and guide less experienced technicians without close supervision. Openings run predominantly on-site across Manufacturing, Science & Research, and Chemicals & Materials, with employers like Baltimore Aircoil Company, Advanced Roofing, and MannKind Corporation hiring at this level now.
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At the heart of what we are, we are a small company that specializes in manufacturing personal care products. While we are much bigger now than what we were 20 years ago or even 5 years ago, our company was built on a belief that being small meant that we had to be faster than our competition, smarter, braver and of course, nicer. We knew that in order to make it, we had to produce products that our customers needed, in time, priced right, and with the highest quality. We knew innovation meant pushing the envelope on design and thinking. Most importantly, we knew that developing relationships meant building a reputation for coming through on promises and standing behind our product. That is who we are today and how we operate every day.
Position Summary
The Production Mechanic II is responsible for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and maintenance of production equipment. This role is to troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and processing equipment and ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Maintains and repairs industrial production and processing machinery.
- Repairs, installs, and adjusts industrial machinery such as unscramblers, fillers, cappers, labelers, bundlers, heat tunnels, pulverizes, blenders, powder presses, conveyors, lasers, ink printers, labelers, cartoners and other production equipment.
- Troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic switches, valves, and cylinders.
- Assists in the diagnosis and repair of gear boxes, bearings, and conveyor system problems.
- Optimizes line layout to reduce labor and increase line output.
- Engineers ergonomic workstations to reduce potential for employee repetitive motion injury.
- Performs routine preventive maintenance.
- Installs and connects air, electrical, and required energy sources for new production line installation and relocation.
- Responds to work order requests in a timely fashion.
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Lock Out/Tag Out/Try Out (LOTOTO) (ensuring machinery is off before performing maintenance or repair), hot work, confined spaces work, use of powered industrial machines, etc.
- Sets up, diagnoses, and repairs high speed filling machines.
- Trouble shoots electrical (relay logic PLCs), general building electrical systems, and mechanical systems.
Technical Skills Required
- Proficiency in industrial safety policies, risk reduction, OSHA and potential stored energy risks involved when working with equipment.
- Proficient mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read, understand and collaborate on building/system drawings.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision, as well as good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Proficient controls/integration troubleshooting and routine maintenance skills.
- Proficiency in welding and machine shop work.
- Proficiency operating industrial lift trucks and scissor/boom lifts.
- Electrical troubleshooting proficiency.
- Proficiency using industrial tools and equipment.
- Spanish is a plus but not required.
Experience Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
- 2 years of electrical experience in troubleshooting and programming of PLCs, knowledge of electrical controls, VFDs, servos, HMIs, and the ability to read electrical prints.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch and stoop repeatedly.
- Physically able to lift 75 pounds and manipulate up to a 500-pound drum on a regular basis.
- Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, or airborne particles, electrical, chemicals and moving parts.
- Prolonged use of computer screen.
About Company
At the heart of what we are, we are a small company that specializes in manufacturing personal care products. While we are much bigger now than what we were 20 years ago or even 5 years ago, our company was built on a belief that being small meant that we had to be faster than our competition, smarter, braver and of course, nicer. We knew that in order to make it, we had to produce products that our customers needed, in time, priced right, and with the highest quality. We knew innovation meant pushing the envelope on design and thinking. Most importantly, we knew that developing relationships meant building a reputation for coming through on promises and standing behind our product. That is who we are today and how we operate every day.
Position Summary
The Production Mechanic II is responsible for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and maintenance of production equipment. This role is to troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and processing equipment and ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability.
Responsibilities and Essential Duties
- Maintains and repairs industrial production and processing machinery.
- Repairs, installs, and adjusts industrial machinery such as unscramblers, fillers, cappers, labelers, bundlers, heat tunnels, pulverizes, blenders, powder presses, conveyors, lasers, ink printers, labelers, cartoners and other production equipment.
- Troubleshoots and repairs pneumatic switches, valves, and cylinders.
- Assists in the diagnosis and repair of gear boxes, bearings, and conveyor system problems.
- Optimizes line layout to reduce labor and increase line output.
- Engineers ergonomic workstations to reduce potential for employee repetitive motion injury.
- Performs routine preventive maintenance.
- Installs and connects air, electrical, and required energy sources for new production line installation and relocation.
- Responds to work order requests in a timely fashion.
- Adheres to all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to, Lock Out/Tag Out/Try Out (LOTOTO) (ensuring machinery is off before performing maintenance or repair), hot work, confined spaces work, use of powered industrial machines, etc.
- Sets up, diagnoses, and repairs high speed filling machines.
- Trouble shoots electrical (relay logic PLCs), general building electrical systems, and mechanical systems.
Technical Skills Required
- Proficiency in industrial safety policies, risk reduction, OSHA and potential stored energy risks involved when working with equipment.
- Proficient mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read, understand and collaborate on building/system drawings.
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and precision, as well as good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
- Proficient controls/integration troubleshooting and routine maintenance skills.
- Proficiency in welding and machine shop work.
- Proficiency operating industrial lift trucks and scissor/boom lifts.
- Electrical troubleshooting proficiency.
- Proficiency using industrial tools and equipment.
- Spanish is a plus but not required.
Experience Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience diagnostic/troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
- 2 years of electrical experience in troubleshooting and programming of PLCs, knowledge of electrical controls, VFDs, servos, HMIs, and the ability to read electrical prints.
Physical Requirements
- Regularly sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to sit, balance, climb, stand, bend, squat, squeeze, kneel, turn, crouch and stoop repeatedly.
- Physically able to lift 75 pounds and manipulate up to a 500-pound drum on a regular basis.
- Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, loud noises, heavy machinery, fumes, or airborne particles, electrical, chemicals and moving parts.
- Prolonged use of computer screen.
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Mid Level Production Mechanic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level production mechanic job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight specific equipment you maintain independently, breakdowns you diagnosed and resolved without escalation, and any process improvements you drove. Employers hiring at this level want evidence you can manage a maintenance scope with minimal oversight, so lead your resume with outcomes and equipment types rather than general duties.
Which companies hire mid level production mechanics?
Companies hiring mid level production mechanics right now include Baltimore Aircoil Company, Advanced Roofing, and MannKind Corporation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Mid-size manufacturers, food and beverage processors, and large industrial facilities tend to hire the most consistently at this level, since they carry enough equipment complexity to require experienced mechanics but rely on them directly rather than layering in senior specialists.
How do I move up to a mid level production mechanic role?
Moving into a mid level production mechanic role takes consistent growth in both technical depth and independent judgment. Focus on mastering a specific equipment type or system, volunteering for more complex repairs, and completing preventive maintenance programs without prompting. Employers look for mechanics who can document their work clearly, spot recurring failure patterns, and start solving problems before being asked.
Which industries hire the most mid level production mechanics?
Mid Level production mechanic roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Science & Research, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand at this level because they operate high-volume production lines, aging equipment fleets, or regulated manufacturing environments where experienced mechanics who can work independently are essential to keeping output on schedule.