Mechanical Helper

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Summary The Mechanical Helper supports skilled trades personnel—including mechanics and electricians—with preventive maintenance, equipment repairs, machine cleanouts, and reactive maintenance calls. This position is designed as an apprentice-level opportunity for an individual who wants to build foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in industrial maintenance while working under the direction of qualified tradespeople. The Mechanical Helper contributes to a safe, clean, and reliable production environment by assisting with assigned work, preparing tools and materials, performing basic support tasks, and learning proper maintenance practices.

Assist mechanics and electricians with preventive maintenance (PM) activities, inspections, adjustments, lubrication, parts replacement, and other assigned maintenance tasks. Support skilled trades with repairs to production equipment, machinery, facility systems, and related components, as directed. Respond to reactive maintenance calls by helping diagnose issues, gathering tools and parts, securing the work area, and supporting corrective repairs. Perform machine cleanouts, including removing debris, buildup, scrap, and other materials from equipment and surrounding work areas. Prepare work areas, tools, equipment, parts, and materials before and during maintenance activities. Use basic hand tools and equipment under appropriate direction and training. Assist with disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, and functional checks of equipment and components. Follow instructions, standard work, maintenance procedures, and established safety requirements. Maintain good housekeeping around equipment, work areas, and maintenance shops. Identify and promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment abnormalities, leaks, damage, or other concerns to the assigned skilled tradesperson or supervisor. Support lockout/tagout and other energy-control practices as instructed and only within the employee’s level of training and authorization. Learn to recognize common mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and equipment-related conditions. Document completed work and communicate job status, parts needs, and follow-up items as required. Perform other related duties in support of the maintenance organization.

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent practical experience. Interest in developing a career in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, electrical work, or the skilled trades. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and work effectively under the direction of skilled trades personnel. Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn how industrial equipment operates. Ability to work safely in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Reliable attendance, punctuality, and a team-oriented approach. Ability to communicate clearly with mechanics, electricians, supervisors, and other team members.

Previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, construction, automotive repair, facilities, or a related hands-on environment. Technical coursework, vocational training, apprenticeship experience, or military training related to mechanics, electricity, industrial systems, or maintenance. Familiarity with basic hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, or maintenance terminology. Experience working around production equipment or