Maintenance & Mechanical Engineer

Maintenance & Mechanical Engineer Full-Time, Exempt, On-Site in Twinsburg, OH Candidates who accept an offer are required to complete a background check and drug test before they start.

Summary :

This Engineer is responsible for keeping extrusion equipment running. This role owns equipment uptime through hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, while building and enforcing strong preventative maintenance practices. This position is heavily involved on the production floor and plays a key role in driving reliability and leading high-value equipment and facility improvement projects—from install through execution. The right candidate is mechanical, practical, and able to both fix problems quickly and prevent them from happening again.

Responsibilities :

Own uptime and reliability of extrusion lines and supporting equipment Perform and lead preventative, predictive, and breakdown maintenance Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues quickly (gearboxes, motors, drives, heaters, cooling, hydraulics, tooling) Be the go-to person for hands-on problem solving on the floor Identify repeat failures and drive permanent fixes, not temporary patches Build, manage, and improve PM programs, schedules, and standards Coordinate maintenance with production to keep lines running and avoid surprises Manage maintenance workload, work orders, and emergency priorities Maintain and control critical spare parts to avoid extended downtime Track equipment condition and support repair vs. replace decisions Lead and support equipment installs, rebuilds, and upgrades Take an active role in high-dollar capital and facility projects (planning, execution, vendors, timelines, budgets) Work with outside contractors and vendors to get work done right and on time Support and guide maintenance techs and operators with troubleshooting and basic maintenance practices Ensure work is done safely and in line with company and ISO standards Works with existing operator base to build a cross-functional team dedicated to increased uptime.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent hands-on experience 3+ years in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or extrusion Strong, hands-on knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, and motors, drives, and rotating equipment Proven ability to troubleshoot and fix equipment under pressure Experience building or working with preventative maintenance programs Experience with capital projects or equipment installs (budgeting, timelines, vendor coordination) Comfortable being on the floor, hands-on, not just behind a desk Basic CAD (SolidWorks/AutoCAD) is a plus Strong organizational and project management skills, able to handle multiple high-value projects while supporting daily maintenance needs Has experience with extrusion production equipment maximizing outputs and efficiencies. Has all trouble shooting skills to reduce risk of downtime and control quality production on time. Experience with and building team of dedicated operators to address maintenance concerns

Your Opportunities :

We offer you a diverse range of tasks in a dynamic team and personal as well as specialized development possibilities in a growth-oriented company. Company offers an attractive and competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and educational background that includes salary, annual variable compensation, health insurance plans, 401K, paid holidays and vacation. Provides a model for flexible work time to create a work-life balance. and more!