Maintenance Mechanic

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drive operational excellence, AmerCable is the place for you!

AmerCable is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of jacketed electrical power, control and instrumentation cables. The company's core markets, mining, oil and gas, and industrial, require complex cable designs that can operate reliably over long periods of time in harsh operating environments.

As a customer-focused company, AmerCable's top priority is to help its customers be more productive and profitable with high-quality cable products and services, fast reliable delivery, field engineering support and outstanding customer service.

All cable products are made in El Dorado, Arkansas or Katy, Texas.

Location: El Dorado, AR

Employment Category: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Function: Operations, Maintenance

Impact of this Role

The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains the mechanical equipment and building systems that support plant operations. Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, this position helps ensure that mechanical equipment and components throughout the facility operate safely and efficiently.

AmerCable is offering a $1,000 signing bonus for this Maintenance Mechanic opportunity in El Dorado, AR! Bring your mechanical maintenance experience and technical skills to a hands-on role supporting safe and efficient plant operations.

What Success Looks Like

• Maintain plant and office mechanical systems.
• Install, service, and repair mechanical fixtures, structures, devices, and systems throughout the facility.
• Install and support capital projects as required.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints to determine plant-equipment layouts.
• Install and test mechanical components related to plant equipment and machinery.
• Perform general and routine plumbing repairs.
• Complete scheduled maintenance activities and maintain accurate preventive-maintenance records and documentation.
• Serve as the sole operator of low-pressure, 125 PSI, and high-pressure, 250 PSI boilers during off-shift rotations.
• Support other Plant Engineering department activities.
• Ensure building mechanical equipment and components operate efficiently and safely.
• Follow applicable safety standards, safe-work practices, and business-conduct requirements.

What You Bring to the Role

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to use tools required for the mechanical installation and repair of plant equipment and building systems.
• Proficiency in TIG, MIG, and ARC welding.
• General knowledge of industrial electrical systems.
• Ability to obtain a state boiler license.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Good reading comprehension.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Ability to work at heights above ground level and in small or confined spaces.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Ability to physically move materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Why Join Mattr? (USA Hourly)

• Multiple medical, dental & vision plan options (Blue Cross Blue Shield & VSP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly company contributions
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match, vested from day one
• Incentive bonus plans + paid vacation & sick leave
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)
• Year-round permanent work at one location with tools, PPE & safety training
• Onsite parking + staff social events

AmerCable is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.