Maintenance Mechanic
Molex, Addison, TX, United States
As a
Maintenance Mechanic , you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. You will play a critical role in minimizing downtime, supporting production schedules, and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards in a mission‑critical facility.
This role may require working a
rotational schedule
to support continuous manufacturing operations.
Our Team
Our manufacturing team operates in a
high reliability, highly regulated aerospace and defense production environment , where equipment performance, uptime, and safety are essential. Maintenance is a key partner to operations, manufacturing engineering, and quality, ensuring that production equipment and infrastructure are capable of meeting demanding performance and compliance requirements.
The team supports
low‑to‑medium volume, high mix manufacturing , requiring strong technical skills, adaptability, and disciplined preventive maintenance practices. Maintenance mechanics are empowered to identify issues, recommend improvements, and contribute directly to operational excellence.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will provide hand‑on technical support to maintain manufacturing readiness and equipment reliability. Key responsibilities include:
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on manufacturing and facility equipment
Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime
Support production by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and operational issues
Maintain and repair automated and semiautomated manufacturing equipment
Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and work instructions
Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in maintenance management systems
Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions or improvements
Support equipment installations, moves, upgrades, and commissioning activities
Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including lockout/tagout and EHS procedures
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, operations, and external vendors as needed
Support audits and inspections by maintaining equipment compliance and documentation
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and maintenance practices
Work assigned shifts, including rotational schedules, overtime, or on‑call support as required
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training preferred
Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic or technician in a manufacturing environment
Hands‑on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical controls, pneumatics, and hydraulics
Ability to read and understand technical documentation and schematics
Ability to safely lift, move, and work around industrial equipment
Willingness and ability to work a rotational schedule as required
What Will Put You Ahead
Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Experience with automated equipment, PLC‑controlled systems, or robotics
Preventive and predictive maintenance program experience
Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation practices
Strong problem‑solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to work independently and prioritize work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulation.
Benefits
medical
dental
vision
flexible spending and health savings accounts
life insurance
ADD
disability
retirement
paid vacation/time off
educational assistance
infertility assistance
paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click
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for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click
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Maintenance Mechanic , you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment. You will play a critical role in minimizing downtime, supporting production schedules, and maintaining compliance with quality and safety standards in a mission‑critical facility.
This role may require working a
rotational schedule
to support continuous manufacturing operations.
Our Team
Our manufacturing team operates in a
high reliability, highly regulated aerospace and defense production environment , where equipment performance, uptime, and safety are essential. Maintenance is a key partner to operations, manufacturing engineering, and quality, ensuring that production equipment and infrastructure are capable of meeting demanding performance and compliance requirements.
The team supports
low‑to‑medium volume, high mix manufacturing , requiring strong technical skills, adaptability, and disciplined preventive maintenance practices. Maintenance mechanics are empowered to identify issues, recommend improvements, and contribute directly to operational excellence.
What You Will Do
In this role, you will provide hand‑on technical support to maintain manufacturing readiness and equipment reliability. Key responsibilities include:
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on manufacturing and facility equipment
Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime
Support production by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and operational issues
Maintain and repair automated and semiautomated manufacturing equipment
Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, drawings, and work instructions
Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage in maintenance management systems
Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions or improvements
Support equipment installations, moves, upgrades, and commissioning activities
Follow all safety, quality, and regulatory requirements, including lockout/tagout and EHS procedures
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, operations, and external vendors as needed
Support audits and inspections by maintaining equipment compliance and documentation
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and maintenance practices
Work assigned shifts, including rotational schedules, overtime, or on‑call support as required
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or vocational training preferred
Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic or technician in a manufacturing environment
Hands‑on experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical controls, pneumatics, and hydraulics
Ability to read and understand technical documentation and schematics
Ability to safely lift, move, and work around industrial equipment
Willingness and ability to work a rotational schedule as required
What Will Put You Ahead
Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other regulated manufacturing environments
Experience with automated equipment, PLC‑controlled systems, or robotics
Preventive and predictive maintenance program experience
Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation practices
Strong problem‑solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to work independently and prioritize work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams
In order to comply with U.S. export control laws and regulations, this position requires applicants to either provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or be eligible to receive an export authorization (a license) under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulation.
Benefits
medical
dental
vision
flexible spending and health savings accounts
life insurance
ADD
disability
retirement
paid vacation/time off
educational assistance
infertility assistance
paid parental leave
adoption assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click
here
for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click
here ,
aqui , or
tu ).
#J-18808-Ljbffr