Maintenance Technician

$2,500 Hire Bonus – 50% paid after 30 days, balance paid after 90 days

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance across a 100,000 square foot precision machining and manufacturing facility operating at two nearby sites. This role requires a strong mechanical and electrical background, a proactive safety mindset, and the ability to work with urgency to reduce downtime, support production goals, and maintain critical facility infrastructure.

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on CNC machinery, screw machines, and facility support equipment (compressors, chillers, pumps, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including motors, relays, PLCs, VFDs, control panels, and lighting.
• Maintain and repair HVAC systems, including diagnostics, filter changes, and seasonal servicing.
• Support maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic systems integral to machining operations.

• Execute and document preventive maintenance routines per established schedules.
• Monitor equipment health and elevate issues before breakdowns occur.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of PM checklists and logs.

• Address general building maintenance needs including plumbing, minor carpentry, lighting, and grounds upkeep.
• Ensure both sites meet 5S and workplace organization standards for maintenance areas.
• Support facility upgrades, equipment installations, and moves.

• Follow all company safety policies, including LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), PPE usage, confined space, and electrical safety.
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards proactively in collaboration with the EHS team.
• Participate in safety audits and emergency preparedness drills.

• Coordinate closely with production, engineering, and quality departments to prioritize and resolve maintenance issues.
• Provide status updates for open work orders and clearly communicate timelines for resolution.
• Assist in mentoring junior team members or temporary technicians when applicable.

• Minimum 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in CNC machine repair (mills, lathes, screw machines).
• Working knowledge of HVAC, facility electrical, and basic plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Demonstrated history of safe work practices and rapid response to facility needs.
• Must have own basic set of tools and valid driver’s license (travel between sites required).

• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• EPA Section 608 HVAC certification.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and 5S.

• Sense of Urgency:
  Responds quickly and effectively to breakdowns or urgent issues.
• Problem Solving:
  Diagnoses root causes and implements reliable, cost-effective fixes.
• Team Player:
  Collaborates well across departments and shares knowledge.
• Detail-Oriented:
  Accurately maintains logs, records, and completes work to high standards.
• Adaptability:
  Capable of managing changing priorities and conditions across two facilities.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Capable of standing, walking, climbing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Tolerance for hot/cold and noisy environments typical of industrial manufacturing.