Maintenance Mechanic I 

Full-time | Permanent

Hourly | $22.00 - $28.00

*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.

About Us:

Vander-Bend is a U.S.-based manufacturer dedicated to building the precision infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI. Our expertise in server racking and power delivery solutions provides the backbone for next-generation data centers, enabling hyperscalers and integrators to innovate and scale globally. With a focus on trusted, domestic manufacturing, we deliver quality, speed, and innovation at scale—redefining AI infrastructure for the future. 

We are a newly created division of Vantedge Medical, the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it. 

About this Opportunity:

This position is the primary skilled maintenance position at Vander-Bend Manufacturing.  Persons in this position should be qualified to maintain and repair most of the equipment used at Vander-Bend Manufacturing. This position involves more repair and facilities work. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintains all machinery, including both repair and routine maintenance. 
• Maintains facilities, including circuit wiring, carpentry, sheetrock work, data and phone wiring, and air lines. 
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor with records preparation and updates when requested. 
• May be given specific projects to accomplish or manage, such as overseeing lubrication, specific facilities projects, major repair projects, etc.

Education and Experience  

Must possess adequate experience in general maintenance and/or construction to have developed the skills listed above. Some of the experience must have been in a sheet metal fabrication facility or  machine shop with similar equipment to that used at Vander-Bend Manufacturing. 

Knowledge / Skills 

• Moderate knowledge of most sheet metal machinery, including routine maintenance and repair. 
• Ability to accomplish most skilled carpentry work such as metal and wood framing, sheet rock and basic cabinetry. 
• Mid level electrical skills including ability to do the following with some supervision: Run conduit, add circuits to existing panels, add simple sub-panels, and work with 3 phase wiring. 
• Some familiarity with hazardous material laws and regulations including handling, labeling, and disposal. This should not be a requirement for obtaining this position but should be a skill developed during tenure as a maintenance mechanic.  
• Some familiarity with MSDS requirements. This should not be a requirement for obtaining this position but should be a skill developed during tenure as a maintenance mechanic.
• Must be able to read and properly interpret construction blueprints, and machine mechanical drawings. 
• Should have some familiarity with basic machine electrical schematics. 
• Occasional heavy lifting and manipulation of heavy machinery. 

Certificates and Licenses

• Vander-Bend Forklift training & certification.