Maintenance Technician II

Location: Hanover, MD
Schedule/Shift: Second Shift, 3:00 PM-12:30 AM, 9/80 schedule
Pay: $27.00-$29.00 per hour

The Maintenance Technician II performs preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on facility systems, machinery, and specialized testing equipment used in thermal vacuum and thermal cycle testing. This role requires hands‑on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics, and a commitment to maintaining safe and reliable equipment operations. The technician supports equipment used in aerospace testing environments and works collaboratively to minimize downtime and maintain operational readiness.

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on facility systems, machinery, and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment problems and complete necessary repairs to minimize downtime.
• Conduct routine, periodic, and specialized inspections to identify maintenance needs and prevent equipment failures.
• Perform maintenance tasks across applicable trades, including electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment repair, sheet metal fabrication, and welding.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment to complete maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, equipment layouts, sketches, and specifications.
• Maintain and support equipment used in thermal vacuum and thermal cycle testing.
• Help ensure facility systems and testing equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently.
• Document maintenance activities and report equipment issues as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience performing technician duties.
• Hands‑on experience with equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, or repair.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings, blueprints, diagrams, technical instructions, or schematics.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical or electrical equipment issues and perform appropriate repairs.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to work onsite in Hanover, MD, on second shift.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and established maintenance practices.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Experience operating, maintaining, or repairing thermal vacuum or thermal cycle chambers.
• Experience supporting aerospace testing or spaceflight hardware.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW and data acquisition systems.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments.
• Experience repairing mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Background in industrial maintenance, electromechanical maintenance, manufacturing equipment maintenance, or facilities maintenance.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

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