Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Industrial Manufacturing

Location: Lexington, NC

Pay: $43–$47/hr

Expected Annual Income: Approximately $90,000–$120,000 depending on experience

Schedule: 4 days on / 4 days off, 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights weekly

Overtime: Eligible, with 8 hours of built-in overtime per week

Bonus: Company wide profit sharing bonus – adds an additional 15–20% on top of expected annual income

Job Overview

A leading Fortune 100 industrial manufacturing company is hiring an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support heavy industrial production operations in Lexington, NC. This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on industrial mechanic who wants long-term stability, strong earning potential, and a career path with one of the most respected manufacturers in the country.

This role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and production equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working with conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, motors, welding/fabrication, pneumatics, hydraulics, and other heavy industrial machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, drives, motors, shafts, couplings, belts, and rotating equipment.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including component replacement and system troubleshooting.
• Install, align, and maintain mechanical power transmission systems.
• Perform welding, cutting, fabrication, and basic machining work for equipment repair or modification.
• Use precision measuring tools to complete accurate alignment, repair, and installation work.
• Safely operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and other industrial material handling equipment.
• Complete maintenance logs, work orders, and documentation through CMMS software.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Follow all plant safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, PPE, and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, millwright, or machine repair experience in a manufacturing, steel, chemical, recycling, or heavy industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, drives, and motors.
• Welding, cutting, fabrication, or machining experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Basic understanding of industrial electrical systems, motor controls, and 3-phase equipment is a plus.
• Experience with CMMS systems is preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Background

• Heavy industrial maintenance experience.
• Millwright, machine repair, or industrial mechanic background.
• AWS welding certification, journeyman card, or related mechanical trade certification.
• Navy Machinist’s Mate or similar military mechanical training.
• Technical degree, apprenticeship, or formal training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical Technology, Automotive Technology, or related field.
• Experience in steel, metals, manufacturing, recycling, chemical, automotive, or high-volume production environments.

Compensation & Benefits

• $43–$47/hr depending on experience.
• Annual expected income of approximately $90,000–$120,000.
• Profit sharing bonus typically adds an additional 15–20% of base salary.
• Built-in overtime with 12-hour shifts.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Long-term career growth with a Fortune 100 manufacturing company.
• Excellent job security with a company known for stability and internal advancement.

Schedule

This position works a 4 days on / 4 days off schedule with 12-hour shifts. The schedule rotates between day shift and night shift weekly and includes approximately 8 hours of built-in overtime per week.

Why This Opportunity

This is an excellent fit for an industrial maintenance technician who wants strong pay, consistent overtime, long-term job security, and the opportunity to grow with a highly stable manufacturing organization. The company offers a safety-first culture, modern industrial equipment, strong benefits, and a clear path for long-term career development.

Ideal Candidate Keywords

Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Industrial Mechanic, Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, Machine Repair, Industrial Maintenance, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Conveyors, Gearboxes, Bearings, Pumps, Motors, Welding, Fabrication, Preventive Maintenance, Heavy Industrial, Manufacturing Maintenance, Steel Manufacturing, 3 Phase Motors, CMMS, Lockout Tagout.

Interested?

Apply to this posting or send your resume directly to Tyler Foster – tyler@zsgtalent.com

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