Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Solving challenges is the very foundation of who we are. After all, in the beginning, our founder, sea captain Robert Fergusson, didn’t particularly care about paint. When he founded our company in 1921, he just wanted to keep his ship intact and stumbled upon a valuable solution. Today, that discovery is Rust-Oleum Corporation.

The same passion that drove the Captain to spend his next few years creating the world’s first rust-preventative paint still drives us today. When we see a problem, we work diligently until we’ve perfected a solution, which has led to some of the most cutting edge, durable and innovative products in the industry. Our creative and talented team of over 2000 people across every corner of the world, help us remain the global leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry.

As our Maintenance Mechanic, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment and facility systems while supporting equipment installations, modifications, and process improvements. This role requires strong mechanical, electrical, and controls knowledge to diagnose equipment issues, perform repairs, fabricate components, and ensure safe, reliable operations.

TASKS PROFILE:

Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts, using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, or the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Follow checklists to inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, or perform other maintenance actions.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing environment; preferably in chemical/paint manufacturing
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have expertise in packaging equipment, plumbing, and pipefitting, with skills in electrical work and instrument calibration considered a definite plus
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex packaging and material-handling equipment is required
• Ability to do basic math.
• Accurately enter and retrieve computer data.
• Ability to operate machinery
• Ability to solve problems in a team environment.
• Active participation in our Continuous Improvement Process.
• Ability to consistently lift 50 pounds.
• Willing to work overtime as required.
  

Responsibilities/Expectations:

• Communicate with Supervisors, peers, or subordinates: provide information to supervisors and co-workers in written form or in person.
• Maintain a good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Learn all manual tasks performed within the department.
• Perform tasks assigned using specific operating procedures, and following department specific quality control processes and procedures.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Conduct all business with integrity.
• Adhere to Rust-Oleum Corporation Quality principles and participate in all departmental and company-wide Quality activities.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
  

Additional Consideration Given to Those With:

• Exposure to quality programs
• Paint/Coatings/chemical industry knowledge or experience
• Experience with a continuous process discipline such as Six Sigma/Lean/TQM manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with safety programs

Work Location: In person

Schedule: Monday – Thursday 5:45AM-4:15PM

Pay: $28 - $35/hour, bonus eligible

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers (9.5) paid holidays and (2) floating holidays per year. You are also eligible to earn two weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.