Maintenance Technician-Manufacturing Facility

Maintenance Technician – Manufacturing Facility (FT Days)

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Company Overview
Northern Contours is a leading manufacturer of cabinet components for the Kitchen & Bath industry as well as specialty components for Office, Healthcare, and other Commercial industries. Employing more than 400 people across five U.S. locations and one in Canada, we pride ourselves on innovation, inspiration, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Position Summary
This position is responsible for the support and maintenance of the facility and equipment necessary to support production. The role does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduled and unscheduled repairs of facility and production equipment before, during and/or after production.
• Communicate and coordinate with plant supervisors and managers to ensure overall plant schedules are achieved.
• Be a self‑starter and able to work with little or no supervision.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule and give proper notice to supervisors.
• Ensure quick response to equipment‑related safety concerns.
• Maintain the facility and machinery to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Schedule required maintenance personnel for on‑call duty, where applicable.
• Perform mechanic skills which include mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of packaging and production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Observe all safety rules and policies and comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules.
• Communicate effectively with team members, give guidance and support management decisions.
• Regularly maintain a clean work area and shop.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Display a positive attitude when dealing with fellow employees, help promote company policies and procedures and function well in a team environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Education / Experience / Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One (1) year experience in a related field.
• Four (4) years of related experience in maintenance and production.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Able to use multi‑meters and power tools.
• Experience with lockout/tagout (LO/TO).
• Strong analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Basic working knowledge of computer and PLC‑based machinery and systems.
• Basic knowledge of dust collection systems and components.
• Basic knowledge of spark suppression systems and fire control systems.
• Mechanically inclined with ability to resolve technical problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot motor controls.
• Basic knowledge of wiring (lighting, switches, etc.).
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and theory in assigned area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of four (4) years as a maintenance technician.
• Technical training and exposure to high‑speed equipment.

Working Environment

• Manufacturing environment requiring precautionary safety equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, closed‑toe shoes, gloves, etc.).
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Fast‑paced work environment.
• Handling and moving product without damage.
• Repetitive tasks while staying focused.
• Standing for eight (8) hours or more per day, with bending and twisting.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Capability to walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear; specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Full‑time position, shift hours vary; mandatory overtime including weekends may be required depending on workload.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage.
• Monthly bonus for perfect attendance.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance and more.
• Paid Time Off.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Generous referral incentive.
• Immediate 401(k) match.

Location – Chandler, AZ.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time.