Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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A Maintenance Technician is a skilled professional with a practical mindset and strong attention to detail. This role is responsible for performing mechanical and electrical repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and plant systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The goal is to maintain buildings, equipment, and production systems to consistently meet customer demands.

Salary range $25.73-$40/Hour. Based on location and experience.

SAFETY IS OUR HIGHEST PRIORITY. Safety is our highest priority. We believe a safe workplace is built on mutual respect, care, and accountability. Every team member is empowered and expected to follow safety practices, look out for one another, and speak up about potential risks. Together, we create an environment where everyone goes home safely each day.

At Wells, you’re part of a team that takes pride in building something that lasts. Whether you’re in operations, a manufacturing facility, or out in the field, your work plays a direct role in creating quality structures that support our communities. We value hard work, reliability, and teamwork because getting the job done right requires teamwork. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration, and ingenuity, we create an environment where you can build your experience, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Wells provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company‑paid disability and life insurance, wellness incentives, paid holidays, PTO, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) with profit sharing, access to Nice Healthcare, employee assistance resources, pet insurance, and additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.

• Health and family care leave is available to both union and non‑union employees.
• Union employee benefits are provided through separate collective bargaining agreements

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and facility equipment issues to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air, and hydraulic systems
• Verify functionality of safety systems and address any deficiencies or hazards immediately
• Install, set up, and maintain production equipment and facility appliances as required
• Inspect and troubleshoot control panels, wiring, and electrical components to identify and resolve issues
• Operate and inspect facility equipment including overhead cranes, forklifts, and travel lifts (Drotts)
• Maintain or obtain required boiler operator license and safely operate boiler systems as needed
• Follow all company safety policies, Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, and BSP/housekeeping standards
• Perform maintenance duties in both indoor and outdoor environments as required by facility needs
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records and support scheduling of preventative maintenance activities

A strong Plant Maintenance Technician candidate is a hands‑on, safety‑focused problem solver who keeps production equipment and facility systems operating reliably and efficiently. They are skilled in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and utility systems and take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is dependable, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team while maintaining high standards of quality, communication, and safety.

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training in general maintenance, welding, or electrical systems preferred
• 2+ years of industrial, manufacturing, production, or equipment maintenance experience
• Boiler experience preferred, with willingness to obtain the required boiler operator license if needed
• Strong understanding of…