Maintenance Technician; OH, Cincinnati

About the Organization RENK America is a leading supplier in the defense, marine and industry sector with superior mobility, propulsion and drive train solutions. Our tradition is centered on precision-engineered systems for maximum impact, efficiency and endurance. RENK's ambition is to support each and every one of its customers to exceed standards in harsh conditions and combat situations. RENK America employs over 500 employees at our US locations in Muskegon, Michigan, Cincinnati, Ohio, Camby, Indiana and Roseville, Michigan.

RENK America is driven by this sense of pride and purpose in our country and our community.

Description

Job Summary:

Join RENK America Marine & Industry as a Maintenance Technician, where you’ll play a key role in keeping our advanced manufacturing operations running smoothly and efficiently. In this hands‑on role, you’ll troubleshoot and repair machinery, support electrical and mechanical installations, perform plumbing and millwright tasks, and help ensure safe, reliable equipment performance across the facility. You’ll work from technical drawings and work orders to plan tasks, solve problems independently, and keep downtime to a minimum.

RENK values skilled technicians who take initiative, maintain high-quality work standards, and uphold strong safety and environmental practices. If you enjoy variety, teamwork, and making a direct impact on production success, this is a great opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.

Responsibilities:

• Work from maintenance work orders and instructions, hydraulic and lubrication drawings and diagrams and sketches, machine manuals, and plant layout information to plan and work out details in proper sequence and determine tool and material requirements. Must exercise considerable judgment to plan and perform unusual and difficult work where only general guidelines are available.
• Diagnose and repair machine and equipment problems, tear down and replace defective parts and mechanisms. Partially rebuild machine tools, tear down unit, check and inspect component parts, scrape ways, level and align, reassemble and test. Make broad decisions involving considerable initiative and ingenuity.
• Perform plumbing and pipe fitting to maintain distribution and circulation systems, and repair toilets, pumps, valves, leaks and drainage systems.
• Perform millwright operations connected with the installation of machines and equipment.
• Install and wire 3-phase and 1-phase power systems for machines, building and grounds. Trouble‑shoot relay logic and motor control circuits. Interpret diagrams. Use electrical test equipment like analog and digital meters, AMP clamps and others to find and repair trouble.
• Perform all duties with a minimum amount of interference with the production process.
• Detect and report unusual maintenance situations and/or needs.
• Monitor quality of own work and report to the supervisor defective materials, unusual conditions and operating difficulties.
• Keep required time and/or other work records.
• Follow and adhere to prescribed safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Follows company Quality and Environmental Management policies and procedures.
• Perform other related tasks as required.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures

Position Requirements

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years of experience in similar capacity preferred
• Knowledge of mechanical operation and test procedures required
• Considerable judgment required to troubleshoot complicated problems.
• Must be able to perceive and plan a complex course of action.
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Constant alertness required
• Visual Acuity
• Must continually focus…