What your day looks like
You arrive with a plan: prioritize preventive maintenance on production and facility assets to keep uptime high. Mid-morning, an unexpected line stop comes in—an emergency breakdown. You move quickly but safely, isolate the issue, repair the fault, and restore operation. Afterward, you capture the root cause, outline corrective and preventive actions, and review them with the Maintenance Supervisor. Between calls, you tackle assigned work orders, from aligning belts and chains to replacing bearings and pulleys, and you keep your tools and workspace in top shape.
When the job calls for it, you operate material handling and powered industrial vehicles—forklifts, cranes, aerial lifts—once certified. You collaborate with teammates, but you’re also comfortable working solo. Some days run long; you’re prepared to stay beyond scheduled hours when production needs it. Through it all, you follow EHS procedures and contribute to a safe, clean, compliant environment. And yes—there are times you’ll lend a hand with general labor and other tasks that keep the operation moving.
Core responsibilities
- Execute maintenance work orders assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Respond rapidly and safely to emergency equipment breakdowns; complete timely repairs.
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on production and facility equipment.
- Diagnose issues, repair faults, determine root causes, and present findings with recommended corrective actions.
- Independently handle mechanical tasks using industrial tools and components (belts, sprockets, chains, bearings, pulleys, and more).
- Obtain certification and operate PIVs (forklifts, cranes, aerial lifts) safely.
- Support general labor and additional duties as needed.
Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- Associate degree in a technical/industrial field from an accredited institution (preferred).
Experience
- 2+ years in industrial maintenance or equivalent (required); 3+ years (preferred).
- Understanding of mechanical/maintenance principles, equipment, and tools (preferred).
Work style & availability
- Consistent, punctual attendance.
- Willing to work beyond scheduled hours when needed.
- Adherence to EHS policies and safe work practices.
- Thrives both independently and in a team setting.
- Commits to ongoing training and development.
Key competencies
- Hands-on problem solving and analytical approach.
- Strong assessment and decision-making skills—knowing when to resolve and when to escalate.
- Clear communication across verbal, written, and electronic channels and across functions.
- Alignment with and willingness to uphold the Carlex Mission, Vision & Values.
Technical proficiency
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Electrical troubleshooting
- HVAC maintenance
- HVAC repair
- General maintenance and repair skills