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Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Tampa, FL 999936

Dexian DISYS, Mulberry, FL, United States


Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Location: Mulberry, FL. Employment Type: Full time (Hourly). Work Schedule: Day shift during training; rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Position Overview
We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join an industrial operations team supporting heavy equipment and plant infrastructure in a safety‑critical environment. This role is hands‑on and physically demanding, focused on troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on large industrial machinery and systems.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial equipment in accordance with manufacturer and site standards

Perform preventive maintenance (PM) inspections and corrective repairs

Repair or replace components including:

Pumps, fans, turbines, and gearboxes

Conveyors and large rotating equipment

Piping, valves, and fabrication components

Draglines and dredges (where applicable)

Use a variety of tools including hand tools, torches, welding equipment, precision measuring tools, and pneumatic/electric tools

Safety & Compliance

Follow all safety policies and procedures, including:

PPE requirements

Lock‑Out/Tag‑Out (LOTO)

Confined Space and Hot Work procedures

Pre‑Job Hazard Analysis and Workplace Exams

Participate actively in:

Pre‑job safety meetings

Weekly safety meetings

Required annual safety training

Ensure safe, compliant storage, inspection, and use of tools and equipment

Documentation & Systems

Enter work requests, findings, and feedback into the CMMS

Provide feedback on work execution, including challenges and successes

Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities

Equipment Operation

Train on and operate mobile equipment such as:

Boom trucks

Aerial man lifts

Forklifts

Required Qualifications
Education & Training

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Associate degree or vocational training (Millwright, Pipefitter, Boilermaker, Machinist, Welding, or similar) preferred

Experience

4+ years of industrial mechanical experience OR completion of an accredited apprenticeship program

Experience working in heavy industrial or mining environments preferred

Experience with mechanical systems, rotating equipment, and fabrication

Skills & Competencies

Mechanical troubleshooting and repair expertise

Ability to read and understand:

Blueprints

Schematics

Technical manuals

Basic computer skills and data entry proficiency

Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team

Willingness to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime when required

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Physically demanding, industrial work environment (often outdoors)

Exposure to varying temperatures (below 32°F to above 85°F)

Must be able to:

Lift 25–50 lbs. regularly

Climb stairs and work at heights

Work in confined spaces

Use fine hand motor skills

Wear respiratory protection

Work safely around moving equipment, chemicals, and transport vehicles

Must be able to safely perform all essential job functions without posing a safety risk to self or others

Testing & Hiring Requirements

Successful completion of pre‑hire written and hands‑on mechanical testing

Classification level determined by test performance

Ongoing training participation required

Ideal Candidate Profile

Hands‑on industrial mechanic with strong mechanical fundamentals

Safety‑first mindset and disciplined work habits

Reliable, self‑motivated, and eager to learn

Comfortable in physically demanding environments

Interested in long‑term employment and skill development

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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