Position Title: Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance / Manufacturing
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
A leading manufacturing organization is seeking a Maintenance Technician to help keep manufacturing equipment and production lines operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
This role is ideal for a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, solving mechanical and electrical problems, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Reliability Maintenance Technician will perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot equipment issues, complete repairs, support production changeovers, and partner closely with Operations and Maintenance leadership.
This position offers the opportunity to expand your technical skills while working in a supportive manufacturing environment with opportunities for career development.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow all company safety regulations, quality standards, and good manufacturing practices.
- Attend shift crossover at the beginning of each shift and communicate completed repairs, ongoing issues, and equipment concerns.
- Perform toolbox audits at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems.
- Diagnose and repair equipment including conveyor systems, pneumatic equipment, industrial fans, and related manufacturing machinery.
- Assist Operations with equipment changeovers, including changing out large equipment when required.
- Perform project work as assigned by Maintenance leadership.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work documents, and OEM documentation to diagnose and repair equipment.
- Use mechanical and electrical test equipment, including calipers, micrometers, multimeters, and meggers.
- Complete and create work orders within the maintenance/work-order system.
- Document repairs, maintenance activities, and equipment issues in line reports and other required documentation.
- Complete parts request forms and assist with obtaining necessary replacement parts.
- Inspect shop equipment regularly for functionality and damage.
- Operate forklifts and scissor lifts as required.
- Use Microsoft Office tools for communication, documentation, and assignments.
- Work with minimal supervision while effectively communicating and collaborating with Operations and other Maintenance team members.
- Work rotating schedules, overtime, or alternate shifts when business needs require.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience .
- Strong troubleshooting skills across:
- Mechanical systems
- Electrical systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Automated equipment
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, work documents, and OEM documentation.
- Ability to effectively communicate in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and production requirements.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to safely use common mechanical and electrical tools and diagnostic instruments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two-year technical degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, or a related field.
- Experience with PLCs and industrial controls.
- Experience operating shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, mills, and related machinery.
- Welding experience.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Additional experience with automated manufacturing equipment and controls.
Work Environment & Safety
This position is performed primarily in an industrial manufacturing environment. Employees must follow all required safety procedures and use appropriate PPE.
Required PPE may include:
- Hearing protection
- Steel-toe safety shoes
- Eye protection
- Cut-resistant gloves when using cutting tools
- Other PPE as required for specific tasks or equipment
The position may require working around operating manufacturing equipment, compressed air, moving machinery, and other industrial hazards. The technician must be able to safely perform maintenance and troubleshooting activities in this environment.
Benefits & Perks
The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- On-site primary care
- On-site physical therapy
- Health and wellness resources
- Life and disability insurance
- Employee product discounts
- Employee prizes and contests
- Career development opportunities
Opportunity Overview
This is an opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional to apply mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting expertise in a critical manufacturing environment while continuing to develop their technical capabilities.
If you are a skilled problem solver who takes pride in maintaining reliable equipment and keeping production moving, we encourage you to apply.