Maintenance Tech - 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician I – 1st Shift

Cadrex is searching for a Maintenance Technician I to perform highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machinery, facility equipment, and physical structures according to safety and preventive maintenance systems and processes. Sign‑on bonus: $1,000.

• Install new production machinery and equipment.
• Visually inspect and listen to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and adjust.
• Detect faulty operations, defective materials or equipment and report as required.
• Dismantle machines and equipment to gain access to problem area.
• Inspect and measure parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Provide emergency service and unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
• Perform scheduled maintenance repairs during machine service.
• Start machines and equipment to test operation following repair.
• Repair broken parts, replace defective parts and motors, belts, and adjust feed mechanisms.
• Connect wire to motors, fixtures, and other electrical equipment; replace switches and fuses; splice wire and insulate with friction tape.
• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines and equipment.
• Patch or replace plaster/plaster board and paint walls, ceilings, and trim of buildings.
• Clear clogged drains and replace plumbing fixtures.
• Clean work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Remove dirt, dust, grease, and waste material from machines.
• Centrally lubricate machine parts.
• Perform routine housekeeping in and around buildings as required.
• May be required to use personal vehicle at times for work assignments.
• May be required to purchase own tools for use on the job.

• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of hand tools and understand mechanical processes.
• Electronics knowledge and basic knowledge of hydraulics.
• Previous experience in a machine shop performing maintenance mechanic duties preferred.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to read electrical schematics.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer‑paid and supplemental life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay.
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify).
• 401(k) investment plan with an employer match of up to 4%.
• Education support program.
• Safety eyeglasses and shoe reimbursement.
• Referral bonuses.
• Bonus plan for all full‑time employees.