Mechanic I – Manufacturing

Location: Landover, MD
Department: Maintenance
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Schedule: 2nd and 3rd shifts

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanic I to join the maintenance team at a fast-paced manufacturing facility in Landover, MD. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of maintenance or millwright experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment, along with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. Experience with processing, packaging, material handling, or plant utilities is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on manufacturing and production equipment.

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues involving mechanical, electrical, and related systems.

• Monitor equipment performance and make adjustments to support efficient production.

• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment in areas such as bulk material transfer, processing, packaging, and plant utilities.

• Follow all safety procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Collaborate with production personnel, maintenance team members, and engineering leadership to minimize downtime.

• Perform additional maintenance duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• At least 5 years of maintenance or millwright experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

• Completion of technical/trade school or an apprenticeship program preferred.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience working with electrical systems at various voltage levels.

• Experience with at least two of the following areas:

  • Bulk material transfer systems

  • Processing equipment

  • Packaging machinery

  • Facilities and utilities

• Basic computer skills.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Commitment to workplace safety, quality standards, and equipment reliability.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

• Regular bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, and working around production equipment.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull materials weighing up to 60 pounds.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, varying temperatures, moving machinery, and manufacturing-related chemicals.

Why Apply?

Join a manufacturing maintenance team where your technical skills directly contribute to equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall plant performance. This is an opportunity to put your mechanical and electrical expertise to work in a high-speed production environment.

Interested? Apply today to learn more about this opportunity!

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