Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Job Bethlehem area,Pennsylvania USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and performance of our manufacturing facility and infrastructure systems. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment issues, and help minimize downtime to support a 24/7 industrial environment.
You will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency by responding to emergency repairs, supporting new equipment installations, and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards. This position also participates in the site’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), requiring a strong commitment to safety, preparedness, and continuous training.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, and able to work independently while adapting to changing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician who takes pride in maintaining high-performing equipment and contributing to a safe, well-run operation.
Employees will be trained under supervision and gradually transition to independent work. Success in this role depends on attention to detail, willingness to follow procedures, and comfort working in an industrial environment with strict safety requirements.
Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and performance of our manufacturing facility and infrastructure systems. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment issues, and help minimize downtime to support a 24/7 industrial environment.
You will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency by responding to emergency repairs, supporting new equipment installations, and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards. This position also participates in the site’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), requiring a strong commitment to safety, preparedness, and continuous training.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, and able to work independently while adapting to changing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician who takes pride in maintaining high-performing equipment and contributing to a safe, well-run operation.
Employees will be trained under supervision and gradually transition to independent work. Success in this role depends on attention to detail, willingness to follow procedures, and comfort working in an industrial environment with strict safety requirements.
Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Education & Experience

High school diploma or GED required
Trade or technical school degree or equivalent experience preferred
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred
General mechanical maintenance and equipment repair
Welding, fabrication, or pipe fitting
Plumbing, carpentry, and facility upkeep
Reading blueprints and using diagnostic tools
You’ll do well in this role if you:
Prefer a variety of tasks over repetitive, single-discipline work
Are comfortable working independently and solving problems in real time
Can shift priorities quickly to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Value safety and are willing to participate in emergency response activities
This position is a great fit for technicians coming from manufacturing, industrial plants, facilities maintenance, or military maintenance backgrounds who are looking to apply a wide range of hands‑on skills.

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