Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on a wide range of production machinery, facility systems, and mechanical components. This role requires strong competency in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical disciplines, as well as the ability to work with PLC-driven systems. The technician diagnoses operational issues, interprets schematics and technical documents, orders necessary replacement parts, and completes all required maintenance documentation.

The position also supports facility maintenance, participates in safety initiatives, and contributes to continuous improvement efforts across the plant.

Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance on a wide range of industrial and production machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose operational issues on PLC-controlled production equipment and perform PLC-related troubleshooting as needed.
• Install, test, repair, and modify electrical and mechanical components on tools, motors, band saws, iron workers, burn tables, welding machines, plasma torches, overhead cranes, and forklifts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and equipment manuals to identify problems and determine repair methods.
• Order necessary replacement parts and materials and ensure accurate documentation of work performed, parts used, and equipment status.
• Test, troubleshoot, and adjust new equipment during installation to verify proper operation and compliance with specifications.
• Perform facility maintenance tasks as assigned to support safe and efficient plant operations.
• Apply strong knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) standards, and general industrial safety practices during all work activities.
• Participate in safety initiatives and continuous improvement efforts to enhance equipment reliability and workplace safety.
• Communicate equipment status, repair needs, and maintenance priorities clearly with supervisors and team members.
• Support overtime, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed to meet production and maintenance requirements.

Essential

Skills:

• Strong experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled production equipment.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, electrical diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated experience performing preventative maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Experience performing repairs on tools, motors, band saws, iron workers, burn tables, welding machines, plasma torches, overhead cranes, and forklifts.
• Comfort working with 3-phase electrical systems and equipment up to 480V.
• Basic ability to tack weld (Stick or MIG) for minor repairs.
• Strong knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, PPE standards, and general industrial safety.
• Ability to test, troubleshoot, and adjust new equipment during installation.
• Capability to work safely and effectively in a busy manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery and noise.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate work with maintenance, production, and safety teams.
• Ability to manage multiple maintenance tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, including Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays as needed.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a company that genuinely cares for its people and offers a long-term career opportunity in a stable industrial environment. Team members benefit from health, dental, and vision coverage, along with competitive compensation and consistent overtime opportunities. The organization values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment where skilled technicians can grow their expertise and contribute to meaningful operational results.

Work Environment:

This role follows a primary schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with overtime on Fridays approximately 90% of the time and additional Saturday work as needed. The position is based in a manufacturing facility with exposure to high and low…