Industrial Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Systems

A day in the life

You start your shift with a walk-through of the plant, checking critical assets: pumps (mag drive and mechanical seal), grinding mills, valves, compressors, and packaging lines. A control panel alarm leads you to troubleshoot a motor control circuit; later, you calibrate plant instrumentation to keep processes in spec. Before lunch, you schedule preventive maintenance on forklifts and aerial lifts, then turn to infrastructure—verifying steam generation and cooling/chilling systems meet mechanical compliance requirements for state-regulated equipment, including fire systems, boilers, and pollution control. When a quick fix calls for fabrication, you’re ready to cut, fit, and assemble piping—welding and pipe assembly skills are a plus. You wrap up the day by logging PMs and pitching ideas at a safety and site improvement huddle.

What you’ll own

• Preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on facility and process equipment: pumps (mag drive, mechanical seal), grinding mills, valves, compressors, and packaging systems.
• Diagnosis and repair of motor control systems and support for plant instrumentation.
• Service and upkeep of mobile equipment such as forklifts and aerial lifts.
• Operation and maintenance of infrastructure utilities (steam generation, cooling/chilling), ensuring mechanical compliance with state regulations for fire systems, boilers, and pollution control.
• Application of fabrication and piping capabilities; welding and pipe assembly experience preferred.
• Active participation in safety initiatives and continuous site improvement programs.

Pay

Salary Range: $25.10 to $38.23. Compensation for this role is negotiable based on experience and skill set.

What you bring

• High School Diploma.
• Technical School Certification or 2–3 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination).
• Background in automation or fabrication (required).
• Ability to interpret basic mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Experience with welding and piping assembly (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license.

Rewards that recognize your impact

• Earned Bonus Structure: attendance bonuses, annual merit increases, and an annual incentive bonus plan.
• Time Off & Holidays: 11 paid holidays each year, plus paid time off for work-life balance.
• Health & Retirement: comprehensive health and welfare plans, plus a 401(k) program with an exceptional company match.
• Career Growth & Recognition: tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and real opportunities to advance.
• Culture & Community: join the NPAA family for year-round events that celebrate and appreciate your hard work.

Equal Opportunity

Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.