What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Mechanic position at LHH?
Job Summary
The Master Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of all mechanical systems, including pumps, conveyors, refiners, digesters, dryers, winding machines, slitters, and packaging equipment. The Master Mechanic works closely with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to minimize downtime, improve system performance, and support continuous plant operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Converting Equipment Maintenance & Optimization
- Preventive & Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM)
- Safety, Compliance & Documentation
Required Skills & Competencies
- Hands-on experience with mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair in a industrial setting.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting mechanical blueprints, P&ID diagrams, and technical manuals.
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, bearings, steam systems, pumps, and rotating machinery.
- Experience with precision alignment techniques (laser alignment, dial indicators, etc.).
- Ability to weld, cut, and fabricate metal parts for equipment modifications.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required; Technical or Trade School certification preferred.
- 7 years of hands-on experience in mechanical maintenance and repair in a industrial setting.
- Experience working with high-speed rotating equipment
- Previous experience working in a unionized environment is a plus.
- Journeyman or Master Mechanic certification is preferred.
About LHH
The world of work is ever-changing and unpredictable. Organizations are constantly fighting a battle to find and maintain their competitive advantage: their talent. To succeed, they can’t just rely on what works today, working tomorrow. They need to be ready for next.
LHH exists to help individuals, teams, and organizations find and prepare for what’s next. With integrated, end-to-end solutions that include Advisory, Professional Recruitment, Career Transition, and Learning & Talent Development, we are uniquely positioned to work together to make a positive impact on the future of every person we work with at every key career moment.
LHH is at the forefront of change to build a bigger, bolder workforce. Every day is a new day to prepare for, and we’re here to make sure the future works for everyone.
A division of the Adecco Group – the world’s leading HR solutions provider – LHH’s 8,000 colleagues and coaches work with 15,000 organizations in over 60 countries around the world. We successfully help close to 500,000 candidates to enhance their careers every year. Our local expertise, global infrastructure, and industry-leading technology allow us to manage the complexity of critical workforce initiatives and the challenges of transformation. It’s why most of the Fortune Global 500 companies choose to work with us.
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