Facility & Machinery Maintenance Technician

Machinery Maintenance Technician

This contract-to-hire Facility Maintenance Technician role focuses on performing routine and advanced maintenance on electrically controlled and mechanically actuated production equipment in a clean, fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will handle preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and equipment rebuilds while supporting continuous improvement, safety, and uptime across the facility. The position primarily operates on a day shift schedule from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with consideration for candidates who require a swing shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on assigned machinery and systems according to preventative maintenance schedules and equipment specifications.
• Rebuild equipment by replacing bearings, seals, shafts, and other critical mechanical components to restore reliable operation.
• Replace major machine components independently, including linear guides, ball screws, servo motors, and similar parts.
• Conduct annual preventative maintenance and detailed inspections to ensure equipment reliability and identify improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems on production equipment and accurately diagnose root causes.
• Identify areas of concern and components that may fail soon, and communicate findings to prevent unplanned downtime.
• Assist in troubleshooting electrical issues on equipment under the guidance of more advanced/tenured personnel as needed.
• Replace ballasts and light fixtures to maintain proper lighting and safe working conditions throughout the facility.
• Make adjustments to machine parameters under supervision to optimize performance and ensure proper operation.
• Repair damaged threads, cracked sheet metal, broken brackets, and other structural or mechanical defects.
• Follow all safety and operational procedures, including lockout/tagout practices, when performing maintenance and repair work.
• Perform maintenance and repair tasks as assigned, ensuring work quality, accuracy, and adherence to timelines.
• Provide project support by following instructions from more advanced technicians and supporting special maintenance initiatives.
• Plan, organize, and execute assigned tasks with minimal direction, demonstrating ownership and accountability.
• Work with minimal supervision, managing multiple tasks and priorities while achieving maintenance goals.
• Collaborate effectively with coworkers to maintain a strong team atmosphere and support a safety-focused culture.
• Drive or learn to drive a forklift to move equipment, materials, or parts as required for maintenance activities.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality, recognizing that two unplanned absences in the first 30 days may result in termination.
• Perform other related maintenance duties as assigned to support facility operations and production needs.
• For more advanced-level technicians, troubleshoot electrical problems more independently and support complex diagnostics.
• Make advanced machine parameter adjustments to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Assist in identifying part numbers and vendor sources for replacement parts, helping to streamline the maintenance supply chain.
• Perform minor rewiring of equipment as needed to support repairs and modifications.
• Fabricate specialty parts under supervision using appropriate tools and equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, P&, and technical drawings to guide maintenance and repair work.
• Operate MIG/TIG welders, manual mills, and lathes to support equipment repair and fabrication tasks.
• Assist in training lower-level technicians by sharing knowledge, demonstrating best practices, and supporting skill development.
• Recommend improvements to maintenance procedures, processes, and documentation to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Assist in new equipment installations, facility layout changes, and other special projects as needed.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of equipment maintenance experience working on electrically controlled and mechanically actuated production equipment, such as programmable automation, industrial robotics, conveyors, actuator-driven machinery, or electrically controlled…