Lead Maintenance Mechanic: $5,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS! FIRST SHIFT!

Wakefield Thermal is part of the Heico Companies, and in aggregate, Heico’s businesses generate more than $3.2 billion in revenues. Wakefield Thermal is a global leader in innovative thermal management solutions for a diverse range of markets. Building on over four decades of leadership and experience, Wakefield Thermal designs, manufactures, and sells thermal management products that remove excess heat generated by electronic components.

Our Mission: Our businesses have made an all-encompassing commitment across all levels of the organization to never sacrifice safety. Deliver industry leading quality, and on-time delivery while providing an exceptional customer experience. Position ourselves as a leader in the industry through technological advancements and supply chain excellence. Promote a culture of success and excellence through accountability, collaboration, engagement, and shared belief in our vision.

With over 60 years of experience, Wakefield Thermal is a leading extruder and fabricator known for producing some of the most complex cross-sectional profiles in the industry. As a single-source supplier, we manage every step of the process—from design and die creation to extrusion, finishing, and delivery—ensuring top quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market.

Located in Pelham, NH, we foster a collaborative, safety-focused culture where innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do.

SUMMARY:

Our business relies heavily on the efficiency of our large-scale equipment and extrusion presses. We are in need of a skilled lead maintenance mechanic that can adapt, works well under pressure and has a sense of urgency and understanding of equipment reliability. This position has a heavy focus on troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and electrical break downs, equipment set-up and preventative maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under limited supervision, performs a variety of installations, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic manufacturing equipment.
• Works primarily from general verbal instructions, but also from maintenance schedules, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and/or written instructions.
• Troubleshoot machine down situations in the factory and diagnoses complex equipment failures including mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic control systems and ensures timely corrective action.
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and work with operators to perform routine preventive maintenance tasks.
• Works closely with other members of maintenance team to ensure priority jobs are completed in a timely manner.

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 5-7 years’ experience in a challenging maintenance role.
• Advanced understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Ability to multitask and troubleshoot equipment breakdown in a fast-paced environment.
• In depth knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.
• Applicable knowledge of tools.
• Proven problem - solving skills and ability to communicate with multiple levels of an organization
• Proven experience with aluminum extrusion press operations.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Expertise in scheduling and executing preventive maintenance (PMs), managing breakdowns, and overseeing mechanical projects.
• Advanced knowledge of hydraulic systems including troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficient in pneumatic systems maintenance and diagnostics.
• Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems, including wiring, controls, and safety protocols.
• Skilled in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting across complex machinery.
• Familiarity with PLC systems (Programmable Logic Controllers) for diagnostics and basic programming
• Competent in various welding techniques for equipment repair and fabrication.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Strong commitment to safety standards, compliance, and continuous improvement.

BENEFITS:

Wakefield Thermal is proud to offer a wide range of competitive benefits to our employees, including:

• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as company paid short and long-term disability.
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plans with company matching contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth and development through training programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks: Company paid uniforms, reimbursement for PPE, incentive programs, employee engagement activities and more.