Industrial Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures on production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Install, align, and maintain motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, fans, and other rotating equipment.
• Replace bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, seals, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform basic fabrication, welding, and cutting as needed.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS.
• Work safely while following OSHA regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns during production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission systems.
• Experience with welding (MIG, TIG, or Stick) and fabrication.
• Familiarity with bearings, alignment, lubrication, and precision measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems (basic electrical troubleshooting preferred).
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying temperatures, heights, and confined spaces.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed.

Preferred Skills

• Industrial manufacturing or sawmill experience.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Forklift, boom lift, or scissor lift certification.
• Millwright experience.
• CMMS experience (Fiix, SAP, etc.).