Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician supports a high-volume manufacturing facility by performing both mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on production equipment. This role works in a 50/50 mix of mechanical and electrical tasks, focusing primarily on reactive maintenance while also performing preventative maintenance to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V electrical systems and 3-phase motors to minimize equipment downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues involving pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, and grinders.
• Perform stick welding to repair or fabricate components as needed for production equipment.
• Complete approximately 80% reactive maintenance and 20% preventative maintenance on industrial machinery and systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance tasks to identify potential issues before they cause equipment failures.
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to support accurate troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on industrial equipment, including identifying faults and replacing or repairing defective components.
• Use industrial maintenance tools and equipment safely and effectively to perform repairs and adjustments.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritize work orders and ensure timely completion of repairs.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used to support accurate maintenance records and future troubleshooting.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring issues and recommending long-term solutions.
• Maintain a safe work area by following established safety procedures and reporting hazards or equipment concerns.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Ability to perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance with an approximate 50/50 split.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting 480V electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting 3-phase motors in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting hydraulics, including cylinders, valves, and associated components.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting pneumatics, including air lines, valves, and actuators.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pumps, bearings, and grinders.
• Skill in stick welding for equipment repair and fabrication.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills in an industrial maintenance setting.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance tasks on industrial equipment.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment, including around heavy machinery and electrical systems.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a stable, employee-focused organization that offers long-term security and growth. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with a company that operates under an employee stock ownership structure, providing a sense of shared success and ownership. The organization is known for its commitment to stability and does not perform lay-offs, offering peace of mind and continuity for team members. You will support the production of a wide range of custom plastic products used in various industries, contributing to visible, everyday items such as booster seats, pool products, automotive spoilers, and basketball hoops.

Work Environment

The role is based in an older, non-climate-controlled manufacturing shop that produces custom plastic products for multiple industries. The environment includes typical industrial conditions such as noise, machinery, and varying temperatures. Maintenance Technicians work around production equipment, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, grinders, and electrical systems, including 480V and 3-phase motors. The position offers second and third shift opportunities, including a Monday through Friday shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with a shift differential, and a Sunday through Thursday shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. with a shift differential.

Technicians should expect to wear appropriate industrial work attire and personal protective equipment suitable for a manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pemberville, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills,…