Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Are you looking for more than just a job? Join Matthews International, a company with over 175 years of success and stability. As a global leader in memorialization, we take pride in our craftsmanship and commitment to quality — and it all starts with our people.

We're currently seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our team. This is more than a maintenance role — it's a chance to become part of a proud tradition and build a stable, long-term career in a supportive and safety-first environment.

Guaranteed 40+ hours with opportunities for overtime.  Benefits available from day one.

What You’ll Do:

• Gain comprehensive understanding of how the equipment’s mechanical systems are built and operate.
• Troubleshoot and solve any issues related to the equipment’s hardware.
• Follow manufacturer’s guidelines/manuals for service, repair, and set up.
• Respond quickly to any problem causing equipment down time.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure equipment can meet its availability requirements.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

The Mechanical Technician works precisely and carefully to assemble equipment according to engineering drawings in-house and at the customer’s site. Assists in the commissioning of machines and systems and responds to customer’s service needs. Cross-disciplinary work is required with all trades, external companies, suppliers, and manufacturers. Diagnoses causes of malfunctions or failures and advises and helps implement corrective actions.
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gain comprehensive understanding of how the equipment’s mechanical systems are built and operate.
• Troubleshoot and solve any issues related to the equipment’s hardware.
• Follow manufacturer’s guidelines/manuals for service, repair, and set up.
• Respond quickly to any problem causing equipment down time.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to ensure equipment can meet its availability requirements.
• Keep accurate records of all work performed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Completed training as a mechanical/mechatronic technician, industrial mechanic, or similar field.
• 2+ years repairing, maintaining or installing mechanical equipment.
• Experience with industrial equipment is a plus.
• Electrical background preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients and colleagues across the organization.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, & internet applications.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
•  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment may be high.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.