Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

$33.37 - $39 per hour | Rome, NY | On-site | Permanent

Maintenance Mechanic | $33 - $39 (Union) | $5K sign on bonus + Growth Opportunities

A bit about us:

A well-established heavy industrial manufacturing facility in Rome, NY is seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering competitive pay, excellent benefits, a sign-on bonus, and a clear path for career advancement.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy industrial machinery and strong skills in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting.

Why join us?

$33.37–$39.00/hour

Shift premium

$5,000 sign-on bonus after 6 months

Approximately $200/month ESOP bonus

Union position

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

PTO

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Boot allowance

Tool allowance

Free onsite fitness center

Career Growth

This position is open due to company growth, backfills, and internal promotions. The facility offers a strong opportunity for advancement toward a Master Mechanic position, including additional pay increases as you progress.

Job Details

What You'll Do

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy industrial machinery

Perform mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and pipe-fitting repairs

Complete preventive maintenance on production equipment

Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Work with steam systems, furnaces, boilers, and gas heaters

Perform welding, machining, and fabrication as needed

Rig and align machinery, including belt and pulley drive systems

Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and schematics

Perform LOTO and follow all required safety procedures

Work closely with the maintenance and production teams to minimize downtime

What We're Looking For

3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred

Experience maintaining heavy industrial machinery

Strong mechanical repair and troubleshooting skills

Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience

Preventive maintenance experience

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Experience with equipment such as rollers, slitters, coilers, furnaces, boilers, or similar heavy machinery

Comfortable working around moving equipment, heights, noise, dust, and industrial environments

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Experience

PLC troubleshooting/exposure

Hydraulic repair

Machining or fabrication

Rigging and machine alignment

Broader industrial troubleshooting

Forklift certification

LOTO training

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