Maintenance Mechanic

We are looking for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to oversee the installation and maintenance of our industrial equipment. As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and mechanical equipment. This will include installing new equipment, performing regular services and maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.

To ensure success as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you should have advanced mechanical knowledge of industrial machinery, excellent troubleshooting skills, and good time-management skills. Ultimately, a top-class Industrial Maintenance Technician boosts production by ensuring all production equipment functions correctly and receives regular maintenance.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

  • Reading and interpreting engineering blueprints.
  • Installing new production equipment.
  • Servicing and maintaining equipment including motors, conveyor systems, transmission systems, and production-related equipment.
  • Inspecting and assessing the functionality of production machines.
  • Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns.
  • Adjusting mechanical parts using hand and machine tools.
  • Fabricating parts for repairs and machine upgrades.
  • Conducting routine maintenance and safety checks.
  • Communicating with the production team and maintaining a clean work area.
  • Preparing and submitting maintenance reports.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Requirements:

  • Previous work experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician (preferred).
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
  • Knowledge of parametric and industrial control systems.
  • Familiarity with OSHA and MSHA safety standards and regulations.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to lift and manipulate heavy equipment.
  • Good time-management skills.
  • Contact Manpower Hotline 801-746-1533

Jeff Shockley

VP of Operations

Meet Jeff, an accomplished construction industry veteran and visionary leader with a robust 20-year trajectory of ascending from hands-on trade work to executive management. His leadership has been instrumental in steering multidisciplinary teams to success in diverse sectors such as Oil and Gas, Refining, Mining, Transportation, and Energy Transmission. Jeff’s mastery in Civil and Mechanical construction has been pivotal in the successful delivery of capital projects exceeding $1 billion in value. Jeff has essential experience in project controls and focuses on real-time tracking to provide the desired outcome to both the company and the client. His experience on both the Owner’s side as well as the contractor’s side has given him invaluable knowledge of management and the execution cycle.

Craig Rucker

VP of Operations

Meet Craig, a seasoned leader with over 26 years of management experience and technical expertise. His areas of specialization encompass a wide range of industry sectors, including project management, industrial facilities maintenance, plant maintenance, building and equipment structures, and construction management consultation.

Craig is certified in heavy rigging, with extensive experience in equipment removal and installation. His expertise extends to structural detailing, fabrication, erection, and installation. He also excels in conveyor system installation and maintenance, infrastructure improvements, capital project construction, bidding, estimating, and process piping and demolition.

Before joining Brahma, Craig honed his skills at Bell Steel, Inc. and Milling Machinery, Inc. His construction career, which began in the residential industry, eventually led him to industrial maintenance where he performed all aspects of millwright work. Craig’s commitment to continuous learning is evident in his completion of the ASU Alliance for Construction Excellence Project Management Course. He holds an OSHA 510 certification, a certification of completion in the Program of Project Management, and is trained in Auto CAD and Structural Steel detailing. With his vast experience and multitude of certifications, Craig brings a unique blend of leadership, technical acumen, and industry knowledge to his role.

Chris Rich

Chris Rich

CEO

Chris Rich has served as Chief Executive Officer of Brahma Group since February 2026. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer of the JT THORPE Group. He brings over 16 years of experience in industrial construction, having joined JT THORPE in 2012 as a Project Engineer in the company’s Large Projects Group.

Over the years, Chris has held several key leadership positions, including Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Director, Vice President, and President of JT Thorpe & Son, Inc., the Group’s largest subsidiary. In each role, he built and led high-performing teams focused on delivering high-value solutions with world-class safety and quality standards. His project experience spans complex industrial outages, turnarounds, and capital projects ranging in scale from $1,000 to over $100 million.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. He is known for bringing operational excellence, a process-driven mindset, and a lead-by-example approach to every role he takes on.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time at the shore with family and friends — especially his four nieces — and is an avid supporter of his hometown Philadelphia sports teams.