The Machine Shop Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of machine shop equipment, including CNC machines, lathes, mills, grinders, and related mechanical systems. This role ensures that all shop equipment operates efficiently, safely, and in compliance with company and industry standards.

Salary: $25- $30/hr DOE 

• Inspect, maintain, and repair machine shop equipment to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency.

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in CNC and manual machines.

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks according to the company’s maintenance schedule.

• Replace worn or damaged machine components such as bearings, gears, seals, belts, and motors.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update service logs.

• Collaborate with machinists, operators, and supervisors to coordinate repair schedules and minimize production disruptions.

• Order and manage spare parts inventory as needed.

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Ensure all repairs meet safety and operational standards.

• Follow all company safety protocols and wear required PPE.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training in industrial maintenance or mechanical repair preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in machine maintenance or mechanical repair in a manufacturing or machine shop environment.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine alignment.

• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

• Familiarity with CNC equipment, lathes, milling machines, and grinders.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and service manuals.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Basic welding and fabrication skills a plus.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Frequent standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing.

• Work in confined spaces or elevated areas as needed.

• Good hand–eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) 

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