**Job Description:** **Permatex is currently looking for a 1st shift Maintenance Mechanic to join our Maintenance team. The hours for this position are 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday - Friday.** **JOB DUTIES** **Troubleshoots, performs complex repairs and sets up equipment for all filling, packaging, mixing and building areas.** **Recognizes and diagnoses problems leading to the dissembling, replacing and reassembling of any machine in the department.** **Trains and guides other mechanics and routinely inspect their work.** **Performs routine and preventative maintenance on all machines and facility equipment following maintenance schedule.** **Performs complex electrical, plumbing, welding and carpentry duties.** **Operates machine tools and improvises in making fixtures and parts when necessary.** **Interprets drawings and schematics to locate problem area(s) and identifies the best method for corrective action.** **Uses a multimeter to troubleshoot both high-voltage systems and low-voltage controls.** **Completes necessary paperwork related to daily activities and/or projects.** **Initiates complex work orders and reports abnormal machine conditions to appropriate personnel.** **Performs various other duties as necessary.** **QUALIFICATIONS/WORK ENVIRONMENT** **High school diploma/GED and 3 - 5 years of technical trade experience in a similar role is required.** **Strong background in industrial electrics is highly preferred.** **Must have experience with controls (PLC, Air Logic), electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems as well as the ability to read and interpret machine assembly drawings and schematics.** **Must have the ability to troubleshoot I/O controls (24VDC, 120VAC) by using a multimeter to identify electrical/component issues.** **The nature of this position requires standing/walking nearly 100% of the working shift and some lifting, 50+ pounds, as well as bending, climbing, and twisting motions are required and constitute approximately 35% of the working shift.** **Previous experience with the operation of motorized equipment (powered industrial trucks) highly desirable.** **Finger/hand dexterity is essential to perform duties involving grasping, pulling/pushing and twisting motions.** **In addition, environmental factors that are present for this position include: working in heat/cold, around dust, chemicals, noise and heights.** **This position requires the use of chemicals, some of which may contain hazardous material and involves handling, moving, storing and/or disposing of waste that may contain hazardous materials. Proper training, protective equipment and instruction for safety practices will be provided. Successful spirometry and physicals are required.** **Pay Rate: $27 - $32 depending on experience**