Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Sunnyvale, TX
Pay: $18–$20/hr BOE
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–4:30pm

Job Summary

A manufacturing facility in Sunnyvale, TX is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to support daily operations and keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. This role performs a variety of mechanical, electrical, and preventative maintenance tasks on machinery, building systems, and material-handling equipment. Ideal candidates have hands-on maintenance experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently or with a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Identify, source, and install replacement parts as needed.
• Dismantle equipment using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to access defective components.
• Inspect parts for wear or dimensional changes using calipers, micrometers, and other measuring tools.
• Adjust and calibrate machine components and control instruments.
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and fabrication equipment.
• Install structural or functional mechanical components.
• Follow all LOTOTO (Lock Out/Tag Out/Try Out) procedures to ensure safety.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) according to OEM guidelines and schedules.
• Track and report PM compliance on major production equipment.
• Support overhead crane operation, troubleshooting, and vendor-scheduled PM.
• Assist with mobile equipment repairs and internal PM requirements.
• Operate metalworking equipment such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders to fabricate or repair parts.

Required Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting on motors, wiring, sensors, and control systems.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring devices.
• Experience with metalworking and fabrication (lathe, drill press, grinder, etc.).
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic industrial electronics.
• Understanding of LOTOTO procedures and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and mechanical diagrams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize repair needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand or walk for most of the shift.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Regular bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tight or elevated spaces.
• Use of hands and fingers for small components and precision work.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, loud, or dusty environments.
• Visual acuity to read instruments, gauges, and measuring tools.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience in a mechanical/maintenance role.
• Demonstrated experience with both mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to work occasional alternate or rotating shifts as needed.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly pay
• Stable daytime schedule (Mon–Fri)
• Opportunity to work with a supportive team in a growing manufacturing environment