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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Maintenance Mechanic

Salary

$37.16 per hour

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Description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for safely maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment throughout the facility.

Responsibilities:

  • Comply with all HSSE regulations, policies, standards, and procedures while actively contributing to a strong safety culture.
  • Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild mechanical equipment, including pumps, piping systems, filters, conveyors, and rotating equipment.
  • Operate maintenance tools and equipment, including welding and alignment tools, to complete assigned work safely and effectively.
  • Use precision maintenance tools such as laser alignment systems, sheave alignment tools, and belt tensioning equipment.
  • Utilize the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for work orders, maintenance documentation, and data entry.
  • Request, receive, and manage Permits to Work as required.
  • Perform and manage Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities, including ICC management when necessary.
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, including plant layouts, P&IDs, and equipment drawings.
  • Understand plant piping systems and ensure compliance with site piping standards.
  • Identify and implement equipment improvements that enhance plant reliability and operational performance.
  • Communicate effectively with operations personnel, supervisors, contractors, and suppliers regarding maintenance activities and equipment issues.
  • Work closely with OEMs, contractors, and vendors to support maintenance planning, equipment repairs, and parts availability.
  • Participate in post-maintenance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Safely work in a lubricants manufacturing environment while adhering to all site safety and operational requirements.

Requirements:

  • Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis.
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 4 years of current and continuous industrial mechanic, or millwright experience, preferably in the high-speed packaging industry.
  • Must possess one of the following in a mechanical craft discipline: Union/Company Apprenticeship, An associate’s degree in a mechanical field, Military Maintenance A School, or Trade School Certificate.
  • Experience with high-speed packaging and rotating equipment.
  • Ability to use hand tools, read drawings, take field measurements, install and remove equipment, work off JLG and scissor lifts, operate a forklift, and weld.

Benefits:

  • Competitive starting salary of $37.16 per hour.
  • Insurance coverage options, including medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
  • Company pension plan and 401(k) plan.
  • Paid leave, including up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 10 paid holidays, and parental leave.
  • Short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks and long-term disability insurance.
  • Financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses.

What you bring:

  • Your skills and experience to Shell.
  • The opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where honesty, integrity, and respect for one another are valued.
  • The chance to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

Skills

Required

  • mechanical maintenance
  • troubleshooting
  • equipment repair
  • HSSE regulations
  • precision maintenance tools
  • CMMS
  • technical drawings
  • piping systems
  • lockout/tagout

Nice to have

  • high-speed packaging
  • rotating equipment
  • welding
  • forklift operation
  • JLG and scissor lifts

Ready to apply?

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