Industrial Maintenance Mechanic – Heat Treat Operations

Location: Cleveland, OH (near Detroit Avenue)

Compensation: $28.00+/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Overtime Available)

Employment Type: Temp-to-hire with long-term stability

A day in this role

It’s 6:00 AM in Cleveland and production is coming online. You start with a preventative maintenance sweep across the plant—checking belts, bearings, chains, and lubrication points on thermal processing equipment. A vacuum furnace shows signs of wear, so you replace a drive belt, verify alignment, and document the work in Microsoft Word before sending a quick update through Outlook.

Mid-morning, a line call comes in: an equipment fault is impacting cycle time. You dive into mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, interpret a technical drawing to confirm component specs, carry out the repair, and test the unit to ensure it’s running to standard. Between assignments, you help keep the facility sharp—painting touch-ups, general cleaning—and you perform a quick, basic MIG weld to shore up a bracket. When a kiln needs repositioning, you hop on a forklift to assist with the move, then validate safe operation.

About the company

You’ll support a well-established heat-treating operation serving automotive, aerospace, and heavy industrial manufacturing. The facility leverages specialized thermal processing systems, including vacuum furnaces, salt bath furnaces, and an in-house metallurgical testing lab.

What you’ll handle

• Perform preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment
• Install/replace mechanical components: belts, bearings, chains, and related parts
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues in a timely manner
• Test equipment after repairs to confirm proper operation
• Execute both mechanical and electrical maintenance activities
• Complete facility upkeep, including painting and cleaning
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Perform basic MIG welding as needed
• Operate forklifts and assist with equipment movement
• Use Microsoft Word and Outlook for documentation and communication

What you bring

• 2–4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
• Strength in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• Blueprint and technical drawing literacy
• Basic MIG welding experience
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to lift 40–50 pounds; steel toe boots required

Work environment

This role is based in a manufacturing plant with regular exposure to heat, dust, humidity, noise, and fumes. You’ll spend much of the day standing, bending, and working hands-on in a physically demanding environment.

Benefits upon hire

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Performance Reviews with Raise Opportunities
• Friendly, Family-Owned Work Environment
• State-of-the-Art Break Room

Core proficiencies

• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Tools & technologies

• MIG Welder

Ready to build a career with a heat-treat leader and grow into a full-time role? Apply today.