Maintenance Technician

About the Role

The Maintenance Technician performs mechanical and electrical maintenance of shop equipment and facility, including troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing equipment and machines to minimize downtime and meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on machines, equipment, and shop facilities.
• Conduct basic facility maintenance, including housekeeping, plumbing, and general repairs.
• Use power and hand tools proficiently.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Follow directions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and internal safety rules.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders.
• Maintain a clean and safe working area on and off the shop floor.
• Operate forklifts, cranes, and other shop equipment as needed.

Requirements

• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Electrical experience with 120V minimum; 3-phase 480V preferred (AC and/or DC).
• Minimum of 1 year of professional repair experience or equivalent certification.
• Experience with formal safety programs.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• High School Diploma/GED and 2 years of manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license to commute between local shops (within a 15-mile radius).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for the entire length of an 8+ hour shift.
• Bending, reaching, and climbing steps or ladders.
• Visual acuity sufficient to operate machines and tools.

Working Conditions

• Majority of time spent in a shop setting with temperature fluctuations (warmer or colder, subject to climate).
• May be exposed to outdoor environments (subject to climate fluctuations).