Position: We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyor equipment, bearings, gearboxes, welding, and preventive maintenance. Electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus. The position is Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm each day. Overtime is available, as necessary. The starting wage will be based on your experience, certifications, and/or education.
Requirements: Applicants must be 18, must have a valid driver's license, must have reliable transportation to and from work, must be able to stand for at least 1 hour, and must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission systems.
- Experience with welding (MIG, TIG, or Stick) and fabrication.
- Familiarity with bearings, alignment, lubrication, and precision measurements.
- Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Basic electrical troubleshooting (480V, motors, sensors, VFDs) preferred.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and work in varying temperatures, heights, and confined spaces.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair mechanical failures on production equipment.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Install, align, and maintain motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, fans, and other rotating equipment.
- Replace bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, seals, and other mechanical components.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Perform basic fabrication, welding, and cutting as needed.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Work safely while following OSHA regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects.
- Respond to emergency breakdowns during production.
Benefits: You will have weekends off and 11 Paid Holidays. We offer paid Sick Leave, paid Vacation, NYS Paid Family Leave, and paid Bereavement Leave. We offer low-deductible medical coverage (health insurance) that includes vision services, dental health coverage, and life insurance. Employees will also have an opportunity to enroll in the company 401(k).
About us: Salamanca Lumber has been in business for 45 years. We are a small company of approximately 40 employees. The owner of Salamanca Lumber works onsite, Monday - Friday. One of the key advantages of working for a small business is not being a small fish in a big sea, and therefore you’ll be easily recognized for your efforts and hard work.
If you would like more information about this position, please call (716)-945-4812
Please apply online through indeed.
You may also stop in the office at 59 Rochester St., Salamanca, New York and apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Preventive maintenance: 2 years (Required)
- Electrical: 2 years (Preferred)
- Groundskeeping: 1 year (Required)
- MIG welding: 1 year (Preferred)
- TIG welding: 1 year (Preferred)
- Stick welding: 1 year (Preferred)
- Industrial maintenance: 2 years (Required)
- Boiler: 1 year (Preferred)
- Machine Mechanics: 1 year (Preferred)
- Plumbing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Salamanca, NY 14779 (Required)
Work Location: In person
