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Maintenance Mechanic – Direct Hire!
Opelika, AL, US
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Direct Hire
33 - 44
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Food and Beverage Production
First Shift (Day)
Opelika, AL, US
33 - 44
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Direct Hire
Food and Beverage Production
On-site
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
Maintenance Mechanic – Direct Hire
Location: Opelika AL
Pay: $33-44 per hour based on experience
1st shift hours: 5:30am – 3:30pm Mon-Fri + Sat/Sun as needed
2nd shift hours: 2:30pm – 12:30am Mon-Fri + Sat/Sun as needed
Direct Hire – Full Benefits Package!
Kelly is seeking skilled Maintenance Mechanics for a leading manufacturing facility in Opelika, AL. In this role, you’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment while supporting production uptime and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically inclined professionals who enjoy hands-on work, continuous learning, and problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and control systems.
- Perform electrical diagnostics and repairs up to 480V.
- Maintain and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated production equipment.
- Support robotics, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
- Follow all safety, quality, and maintenance procedures.
Qualifications
Required
- Industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, production, or a similar environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Ability to work safely in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred
- 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
- Technical training or degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- Experience with robotics, automation, or controls.
- Food manufacturing or processing experience.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to climb, kneel, crawl, squat, reach, and twist.
- Lift, push, pull, or carry 25+ pounds.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
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