Industrial Maintenance Technician

TSG - The Sheridan Group seeks an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our Manufacturing operations within the Engineering & Maintenance department. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues, and help optimize reliability and uptime. In our collaborative, high-performance culture, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams, take initiative on process improvements, and receive hands-on mentorship while contributing to critical, high-impact projects for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures using schematics, manuals, diagnostic tools, and root-cause analysis to quickly restore production capability.
• Install, align, and commission new machinery, production lines, and support systems in coordination with the Engineering & Maintenance team and external vendors as needed.
• Conduct routine inspections, calibrations, and safety checks on production equipment, facility systems, and utilities to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation to plan and execute maintenance and repair activities accurately.
• Perform basic PLC and control system troubleshooting, including sensors, relays, VFDs, and HMIs, and coordinate with engineers for more complex programming issues.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including work orders, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, production staff, and management to prioritize maintenance activities and support process improvements and reliability initiatives.
• Fabricate or modify parts using shop tools (e.g., welders, grinders, drill presses, lathes) to support repairs and equipment upgrades where appropriate.
• Follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of safe work practices within the Engineering & Maintenance department.
• Assist in developing and updating preventive maintenance plans, spare parts lists, and standard operating procedures to enhance equipment reliability and uptime.
• Provide occasional guidance and informal training to less experienced technicians and production staff on proper equipment care and basic troubleshooting.

Required Skills

• Industrial equipment maintenance and repair
• Mechanical systems troubleshooting (motors, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings)
• Basic to intermediate electrical troubleshooting (AC/DC, motor controls, sensors)
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems maintenance
• Basic PLC and control system troubleshooting
• Use of diagnostic tools (multimeters, vibration tools, thermal sensors)
• Welding, cutting, and basic fabrication skills
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and machine shop equipment
• Preventive maintenance planning and execution
• Root-cause analysis and problem-solving
• CMMS usage and maintenance recordkeeping
• Lockout/Tagout and industrial safety practices
• Communication and collaboration with engineering and production teams
• Time management and prioritization in a fast-paced manufacturing setting