Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Pay up to $38/hour!

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production equipment in a job shop environment. You will work hands-on with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems to ensure equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. The position involves preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous skill development.

• Troubleshoot mechanical systems in an industrial or production environment to quickly identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Inspect, repair, and replace hydraulic components, ensuring safe and efficient operation of hydraulic systems.
• Inspect, repair, and replace pneumatic components, maintaining reliable performance of pneumatic systems.
• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on production equipment, including diagnosing faults and implementing effective repairs.
• Read and interpret schematics and technical diagrams to support accurate diagnostics and repair activities.
• Perform preventive maintenance on industrial machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Support press maintenance activities, including inspection, adjustment, and repair of press equipment.
• Conduct electrical maintenance tasks as needed to keep equipment operating safely and within specification.
• Work safely at all times, following established safety procedures and contributing to a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and team members on the production floor to prioritize maintenance tasks and support operational needs.

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical systems in an industrial or production environment.
• Proficiency with hydraulics, including inspection, repair, and replacement of hydraulic components.
• Proficiency with pneumatics, including inspection, repair, and replacement of pneumatic components.
• Ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical diagrams.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Experience with press maintenance and electrical maintenance.
• Strong commitment to working safely and following safety procedures.
• Skill in PLC troubleshooting.

• Experience working with belt drives.
• Familiarity with heaters used in industrial or production environments.
• Experience using and maintaining grinders.
• Press knowledge, which is a significant plus.
• Interest in upskilling and expanding technical capabilities in an industrial setting.

You will work in a setting where leadership stays closely involved on the production floor, providing direct support and visibility into day-to-day operations. The organization operates in an untapped industry, giving you the opportunity to build highly marketable skills for your future career. You will have the chance to upskill continuously, gaining exposure to a wide range of equipment and technologies while contributing to a hands-on, growth-oriented culture.

The role is based in a job shop environment, where you will work directly on production and industrial equipment. You can expect a hands-on setting with active involvement from plant leadership on the floor and a strong emphasis on safety and proper maintenance practices. The environment includes work on hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems, as well as presses, grinders, belt drives, and related industrial machinery.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr individual compensation…