AWS Night Maintenance Technician

Description

Location: Lexington, KY

• Day Shift (6 PM–6 AM): $23–$29/hr. (DOE, includes shift differential)

Schedule: AWS| Work (3) 12-hour shifts, and get paid for 40 hours!!

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

If you’re mechanically inclined and like working with your hands, this is a great opportunity to build your maintenance skills in a real industrial environment.

You’ll be working on production equipment, facility systems, and electrical components—helping troubleshoot issues, make repairs, and keep operations running alongside experienced technicians.

• Start your shift with a safety meeting
• Review work orders and maintenance priorities
• Inspect equipment and troubleshoot issues on the floor
• Perform repairs to get machines back up and running
• Complete preventive maintenance before problems happen
• Replace worn parts and test equipment after repairs
• Work alongside other techs on larger or recurring issues
• Log work completed and prep for next shift

• Packaging lines, conveyors, and processing equipment
• Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems
• Electrical systems (wiring, panels, components)
• HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and air handlers
• Facility systems (lighting, plumbing, walls, floors, etc.)

• Hand tools & power tools (drills, saws, wrenches, hoists)
• Multimeters and electrical testing equipment
• Precision measuring tools
• CMMS/work order systems
• Blueprints, schematics, and repair manuals

• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components
• Perform preventive maintenance (lubrication, inspections, filter changes)
• Inspect motors, belts, drives, and fluid levels using checklists
• Assemble, install, and repair wiring and equipment
• Dismantle equipment to access and replace defective parts
• Fabricate or modify parts as needed using tools and specs
• Test machinery to diagnose malfunctions and verify repairs
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts used, and work completed
• Assist with inventory tracking for parts and supplies
• Support and learn from experienced technicians on the team

Requirements

• 1–3+ years of maintenance or mechanical experience
• Basic mechanical skills (repairs, tools, troubleshooting)
• Some electrical knowledge (wiring, components, testing)
• Ability to read basic schematics or manuals
• Willingness to learn and grow in maintenance
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

• Industrial or manufacturing experience
• Welding or fabrication experience
• Experience with CMMS systems
• Forklift or equipment experience
• Experience calibrating electronic, mechanical, or pressure measurement tools (gauges, oscilloscopes, etc.) in accordance with ISO/IEC-17025 or ISO 9001 standards
• Electrical Worker Certification issued through the State of Kentucky

• Active industrial setting (on your feet, hands-on work)
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work at heights or on ladders
• Rotating 12-hour AWS schedule (days or nights)

If you’re reliable, hands-on, and ready to build your maintenance skills, this is your chance to get in and grow.