Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Date: August 7, 2025

• Educational requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • 1–2 years of experience in maintenance or manufacturing support preferred.
  • Technical or vocational training in mechanics, electrical systems, or industrial maintenance is a plus.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
  • Understanding safety standards in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment is preferred.
  • Comfortable using basic hand tools, power tools, and computers.

Reports to: Automation & Maintenance Lead Technician

Primary job responsibility: Support maintenance and repair activities on extrusion and manufacturing equipment under the direction of the Automation & Maintenance Lead Technician. Perform basic mechanical, electrical, and preventive maintenance tasks to keep production running safely and efficiently.

• Assist with troubleshooting and repairing extrusion line components such as vacuum tanks, pullers, dryers, and cutters.
• Respond to calls for machine adjustments or repairs during active production.
• Replace worn or damaged parts, belts, filters, sensors, and other common components.

• Perform scheduled lubrication, cleaning, and inspections of equipment.
• Document maintenance activities accurately and consistently.
• Help identify wear-and-tear items and report potential equipment concerns early.

• Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop and storage areas.
• Track and return tools and ensure equipment is cleaned after use.
• Help organize parts inventory and assist with sourcing components when needed.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Lead, Engineering, and Production teams to prioritize tasks.
• Follow written and verbal instructions for troubleshooting and repairs.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members.
• Participate in training on equipment, safety protocols, and basic automation concepts.
• Be open to learning new systems, including basic PLC awareness, machine logic, and technical drawings.
• Take on increasing responsibilities over time as knowledge and skill sets grow.

Is the work described above checked by another individual? YES ? NO

• Consistent lifting of up to 70 lbs. – Occasionally
• Minimum lifting of 1 lb. – Frequently
• Maximum carrying distance of up to 100 ft. – Rarely
• Reaching – must be able to reach machines and/or materials up to 6 ft. from the floor – Rarely
• Kneeling – Occasionally
• Climbing stairs – Frequently
• Repetitive motion – right/left hand/wrist – Occasionally
• Repetitive motion – right/left foot/ankle – Occasionally
• Continuous arm motions – Yes
• Must be able to avoid potentially moving objects which could cause injury – Yes
• Must be able to grasp and move objects consistently and regularly – Yes
• Vision: intricate nature of work requires vision of 20/20 with or without corrective lenses – Yes
• Must be able to use gaging equipment and tools – Yes
• Must demonstrate ability to work productively and efficiently with others – Yes

Microspec offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Sign-On Bonus
• Matching 401K plan annually after 1 year
• 64 Hours personal/sick time (unused time paid out at the end of the year )
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Salary range-$27-$30 per hour based on experience