1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and part replacements to prevent equipment failures.
• Identify root causes of equipment malfunctions using diagnostic tools, manuals, and technical knowledge.
• Fix or replace defective mechanical components such as bearings, belts, gears, pumps, and motors.
• Ensure machines operate safely and efficiently to support continuous production or facility operations.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals to guide repairs and installations.
• Assemble, align, and calibrate new machinery or mechanical systems.
• Inspect equipment and work areas to ensure compliance with safety standards and identify potential hazards.
• Track parts usage, request replacements, and ensure tools are in proper working condition.
• Record repairs, parts used, downtime, and maintenance history in logs or CMMS systems.
• Communicate equipment status, coordinate repairs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills / Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Technical school or vocational training
• Effective communication with operators, supervisors, and vendors
• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Equipment installation, alignment, and calibration
• Basic electrical knowledge (motors, sensors, wiring)
• Welding, fabrication, and machining
• Using diagnostic tools and measurement instruments