Repair Maintenance Technician

The Repair Maintenance Technician sets up, maintains, tests, adjusts, and supports manufacturing machinery and related processes, including dies and molds. This role focuses on high-precision work, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting a wide range of tooling and production equipment, and ensuring machinery operates within extremely tight tolerances to support consistent, high-quality production.

• Set up, maintain, test, adjust, and support manufacturing machinery and associated processes, including dies and molds.

• Perform preventative maintenance on production machinery and process equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues across a wide spectrum of tooling and production equipment.

• Work with extremely tight tolerances, maintaining precision within .0001" on critical components and assemblies.

• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to guide setup, repairs, and adjustments.

• Use a variety of precision measuring devices, such as depth micrometers, step micrometers, and dial indicators, to verify dimensions and tolerances.

• Operate and, when needed, run a surface grinder to achieve required finishes and tolerances on parts and tooling.

• Support panel building, wiring, and assembly tasks related to control panels and production equipment.

• Assist with electrical wiring and basic PLC troubleshooting to identify and resolve control-related issues.

• Perform basic machinist tasks, including general die mechanics, bench work, and minor fabrication as needed.

• Follow wiring schematics and electrical diagrams to install, repair, or modify equipment and control systems.

• Use MS Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook, to document maintenance activities, communicate with team members, and support reporting requirements.

• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously while working independently to prioritize and complete maintenance assignments.

• Adhere strictly to department safety rules and regulations, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with hazard controls.

• Lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist as needed for maintenance and repair tasks.

• Work in environments with noise, hazardous materials, and chemicals while wearing required protective gear such as safety glasses and hearing protection.

• Participate in and apply CPR, First Aid, and AED training as required by company safety programs.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency.

• 35 years of experience in a technical or manufacturing environment.

• Experience working as a maintenance or equipment technician in a manufacturing setting.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair a wide range of production machinery and tooling.

• Strong ability to read and interpret product blueprints and technical drawings.

• Demonstrated experience working with tight tolerances, including precision within .0001".

• Proficiency using precision measuring devices such as depth micrometers, step micrometers, and dial indicators.

• Basic machinist skills, including general die mechanics and bench work.

• Mechanical and electrical experience supporting production equipment.

• Ability to read and work from wiring schematics and electrical diagrams.

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance (PM) practices and troubleshooting methods.

• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.

• Ability to sit or stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist.

• Willingness to adhere to department safety rules and regulations, including working around noise, hazardous materials, and chemicals with appropriate protective gear.

• Correctable vision to 20/40.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Electrical experience with proximity sensors, servo motors, production cameras, and PLC programming and troubleshooting is a plus.

• Tool and machine background, including soldering experience, is a plus.

• Experience operating a surface grinder is beneficial.

• Panel building and control panel assembly experience.

• Experience with wiring and electrical control systems.

• PLC technician or PLC troubleshooting background.

• CPR, First Aid, and AED training.

• 2-year or 4-year…