Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of CNC laser cutting machines, press brakes, and associated pneumatic and hydraulic systems. This role ensures maximum equipment uptime, safety, and production efficiency by diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and performing timely repairs.

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on CNC laser cutters, press brakes, shears, and other fabrication equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system failures.
• Troubleshoot CNC controls, servo drives, and laser resonators/optics (fiber or CO2).
• Repair and maintain hydraulic power units, cylinders, valves, hoses, and pumps on press brakes.
• Maintain pneumatic systems including compressors, air lines, solenoids, valves, and actuators.
• Replace worn or damaged components such as bearings, seals, belts, filters, lenses, and nozzles.
• Calibrate and align machine tooling, backgauges, and safety systems including light curtains and e-stops.
• Follow and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for all production equipment.
• Complete work orders, maintenance logs, and repair documentation using CMMS software.
• Track parts usage and maintain inventory of critical spares.
• Recommend equipment upgrades or replacements based on performance data.

• Strong understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system design, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with CNC laser cutters and press brakes.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs and CNC control systems.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems, including single/three-phase and various voltage circuits.

• High school diploma or GED; technical/trade school certification preferred.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in metal fabrication or sheet metal manufacturing.
• Formal training/certification in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or electrical systems is preferred.
• Experience with fiber laser optics and beam alignment.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as Fiix, UpKeep, or Maintain
  
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• Welding or fabrication experience.
• Forklift certification.

Join a dynamic team committed to safety and efficiency in a challenging and rewarding environment. Benefit from opportunities for professional growth, and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and quality.

Work primarily in a manufacturing floor environment with exposure to noise, heat, and machinery. Use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and laser safety eyewear is required. Work schedule is typically Monday to Thursday from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm, with occasional requirements for on-call or emergency repairs during evenings and weekends.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dothan, AL.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $24.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.