Maintenance Technician

Position Overview The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining Nine Line Apparel’s facilities, production equipment, and work areas to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Under general supervision, this position performs preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and general upkeep of building systems and production equipment. Duties may include minor plumbing, painting, carpentry, equipment maintenance, lubrication, cleaning, safety inspections, and coordinating specialized repairs or technical support.

The Maintenance Technician works closely with Production, Warehouse, Facilities, and other departments to minimize equipment downtime and maintain a safe, functional work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Facility and Building Maintenance Inspect buildings, facilities, and structures to identify maintenance needs, malfunctions, and safety concerns. Perform minor plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general building repairs. Maintain floors, walls, doors, fixtures, and other facility components. Maintain cleanliness and general upkeep of production areas, break rooms, hallways, stairways, parking areas, and other work areas. Clean and organize maintenance areas, equipment, and work spaces.

Restock facility and production supplies and notify appropriate personnel when supplies need to be reordered. Assist with general facility and production maintenance needs as assigned. Production Equipment Maintenance Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, general repairs, and service coordination in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and established schedules. Maintain accurate service records and coordinate maintenance around production requirements whenever possible. Automatic Printing Presses – 6 Presses Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including greasing bearings, checking pneumatic oil levels, cleaning cooling fan filters, checking air and oil leaks, and inspecting water separator drains and air-line oilers.

Inspect safety devices and machine functions and address malfunctions promptly. Perform general repairs, coordinate parts and technical support, and maintain equipment records and backup parts inventory. Textile Dryers – 3 Modular Dryers Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including greasing blower bearings, cleaning cooling fan filters, and inspecting conveyor and exhaust blower belts. Identify malfunctions and safety concerns and perform or coordinate repairs as needed.

Maintain equipment records, service logs, and appropriate replacement parts inventory. Current equipment includes two electric dryers and one gas dryer. Future installations are expected to be gas. Quartz Flash Cure Units – 12 Units Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning, including cooling fan filters and internal circulation fans. Inspect equipment surfaces, bulbs, and components for buildup, wear, or malfunction. Perform or coordinate repairs, maintain service records, and maintain necessary replacement parts.

Manual Printing Presses – 2 Presses Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs as needed. Inspect equipment for malfunctions and safety concerns and coordinate specialized service when necessary. Maintenance intervals may vary based on equipment use and manufacturer recommendations. Folding and Bagging Machinery – 2 Lines Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, including lubricating moving parts and chains and inspecting air lines, belts, Teflon shields, and other components.

Investigate unusual sounds or equipment issues and address safety-device failures promptly. Perform or coordinate repairs and maintain service records and replacement parts. Air Compressor System Maintain…