Maintenance Mechanic I

We are looking for an experienced and talented **Maintenance Mechanic** to join our team. This individual will support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, setup, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and precision machining operations. This role ensures equipment reliability, maintains production output and quality standards, performs machine adjustments and preventive maintenance, and supports production through strong technical expertise and problem-solving.

The Maintenance Mechanic supports manufacturing technologies including Automatrix assembly equipment, Swiss-type CNC screw machines, laser marking systems and related secondary processing equipment. The role is key to reducing downtime, improving machine performance, maintaining product quality, and ensuring safe and efficient operations.

This position also includes downtime tracking, equipment performance analysis, preventive maintenance execution, precision inspection, documentation, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives.

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and adjust automated manufacturing equipment, including Automatrix systems and Swiss-type CNC screw machines.

Perform machine setups, changeovers, tooling changes, material loading, and process verification activities.

Monitor machine performance and make real-time adjustments to maintain product quality and production efficiency.

Replace worn or damaged components, including belts, bearings, gears, rollers, sensors, tooling, and pneumatic devices.

Support equipment startup, shutdown, qualification, and validation activities as required.

Operate Swiss-type CNC screw machines and associated support equipment.

Perform tooling changes, tool offset adjustments, and machine setup verification within authorized procedures.

Monitor tool wear and machine performance to maintain dimensional accuracy and process stability.

Load raw materials and maintain material flow to support uninterrupted production.

Support laser marking and secondary processing operations as required.

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance plans and equipment manuals.

Conduct machine inspections, lubrication, cleaning, calibration checks, and replacement of consumable components.

Identify potential equipment failures and recommend corrective actions before breakdowns occur.

Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and complete assigned activities on schedule.

Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical equipment issues.

Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions to minimize delays.

Use drawings, manuals, maintenance documentation, and diagnostic tools to determine root causes.

Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to implement sustainable corrective actions.

Perform in-process inspections using calipers, micrometers, gauges, optical inspection equipment, and other precision measuring instruments.

Verify parts meet engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable quality requirements.

Identify, report, and segregate nonconforming material and support corrective action activities.

Maintain product quality standards while minimizing scrap and rework.

Accurately document downtime events, repairs, machine adjustments, parts replacements, and maintenance activities.

Enter downtime data into Power BI or other approved reporting systems.

Assist in analyzing equipment downtime trends and reliability issues.

Support corrective actions that improve equipment uptime and operational performance.

Work closely with operators, supervisors, engineers, maintenance personnel, and Quality to identify and resolve equipment issues.

Communicate machine status, maintenance requirements, adjustments, and process concerns effectively.

Assist with operator training related to equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, and routine care.

Participate in root cause analysis, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Recommend equipment modifications, upgrades, and process improvements that enhance safety, quality, performance, or reliability.

Follow company safety procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Adhere to Lockout/Tagout, machine guarding, PPE, and other required safety protocols.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area using 5S principles.

Support FDA, ISO, GMP, and company quality system requirements, where applicable.

Perform addition responsibilities as assigned