Maintenance Mechanic

Join us as a Maintenance Mechanic at our Byhalia, MS manufacturing facility (4594 Cayce Road), working from 7AM-7PM on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. At ROCKWOOL, you'll join a safety-first maintenance team where your expertise keeps our factory running reliably and reduces costly downtime. Your work directly supports consistent production and equipment reliability while you enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and genuine opportunities to build a lasting career with a global manufacturer.

Future Team You'll be part of a team dedicated to operational excellence.

About ROCKWOOL Group

• Together, we're creating innovative solutions that make buildings safer, more energy efficient, and more sustainable for future generations.
• Join us and make a difference!
• Who We Are ROCKWOOL is the world leader in stone wool solutions.
• Founded in Denmark in 1937, we transform volcanic rock into innovative products that help create safer, healthier, and more sustainable buildings and industries.
• With ~11,800 dedicated colleagues across 37 countries and sales in more than 120, we share one common purpose: to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
• At ROCKWOOL, you'll be part of a welcoming, safety-first team built on "The ROCKWOOL Way"—our core values of Ambition, Responsibility, Integrity, and Efficiency .
• We champion diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.
• In our manufacturing operations, we prioritize safety above all else—every colleague deserves to go home safe every day.
• We foster a collaborative environment where teams work together to solve problems, drive continuous improvement, and take pride in producing world-class stone wool products.
• We encourage initiative, innovation, and a shared commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Working in our maintenance function, you'll keep stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment operating safely and reliably.
• You'll collaborate closely with the Maintenance Electrician and contractors as needed, while communicating across departments to ensure coordinated, efficient operations.
• By resolving equipment issues quickly and maintaining dependable plant operations, you directly reduce downtime and support consistent production that keeps our facility running at peak performance.
• You'll Do Install, align, dismantle, and move stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, tanks, conveyors, furnaces, and generators
• Inspect machinery and equipment, identify irregularities or malfunctions, and troubleshoot mechanical issues Install, maintain, and repair power transmission, vacuum, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Adjust machinery and repair or replace defective parts, including fabricating parts with lathes and grinders when needed
• Operate cranes, jacks, tractors, and other lifting devices to position machinery and parts during installation, setup, and repair work

Requirements

You Bring High school diploma or equivalent

• At least 3 years of experience maintaining mechanical equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Welding and burning skills, including MIG welding at a minimum
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical equipment in an industrial setting
• Ability to use a computer and communicate clearly in English with teams across departments

Pay

Compensation $32 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 401k match up to 6% Paid Time Off, 12 paid holidays, and paid parental leave 100% company-paid life insurance
• Fitness reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Educational assistance and career development opportunities Company-provided PPE, annual safety shoe reimbursement, and comprehensive safety programs
• Whether optimizing production lines, reducing waste, or supporting colleagues, you'll be part of a purpose-driven culture where your contributions directly impact our mission and our communities.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.