Maintenance Technician
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician who’s strong in mechanical repair and electrical troubleshooting. You’ll keep production equipment running safely and efficiently while helping improve reliability across the plant. This is a great role for someone who enjoys real troubleshooting (not just swapping parts), variety in work (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, welding), and a plant that depends on and respects the trade.
We’re hiring experienced Maintenance Technicians for our Douglassville, PA plant and are offering a travel stipend to eligible employees who commute from the Lehigh Valley area.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical components (motors, gearboxes, conveyors, bearings, chains, belts, pulleys, rollers, etc.)
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems (cylinders, valves, solenoids, pumps) and build hydraulic hoses as needed
- Perform welding and fabrication repairs (MIG & stick) in various positions
- Troubleshoot electrical issues using schematics, wiring diagrams, multimeter, and megger
- Install and align new equipment using hoists, jacks, and precision tools
- Troubleshoot and support VFD drives (SEW, Siemens, Lenze, Allen Bradley)
- Test equipment, identify needed parts, complete repairs, and document preventative maintenance
- Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety procedures
- Work at heights and use equipment such as forklifts, cranes, and scissor lifts as needed
Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience working in Electromechanics, Industrial Maintenance, or a relevant field
- Proficient with use of power tools, measuring devices, lathe and/or milling machinery
- Previous experience using bearing heaters, interference fits, and/or removing gear boxes or seized bearings/shafts
- Previous experience with stick and MIG welding; ability to fabricate projects and make welding repairs
- Proficient electrical skills and experience troubleshooting electrical components (IOs, OLs, contactors, relays, break resistors, etc.)
- Ability to read and comprehend schematics and diagrams
- Experience with 480vAC, 120vAC, 24vDC, and 4-20mA systems
- Able to use multi-meter, megger, and other test equipment
- Experience maintaining, installing, and troubleshooting VFDs, programmable sensors, SCADA, HMI, and PLCs
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes
- Collaborative; works in the spirit of partnership
Qualifications
Electrical certificates or equivalent experience (preferred).
Benefits
- Weekly Pay
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- 401(k) + Company Match
- Life Insurance + STD + LTD
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee product discounts
- Training & Development opportunities
- Uniforms provided after 3 months
- Boot reimbursement program
Pay
$38–$44/hr base (depending on experience) + $2/hr shift premium.
Schedule
Monday – Thursday, 5:00 PM–5:00 AM (training schedule may differ).
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds
- Closely inspect and continually monitor all machines in the production process
- Regularly move throughout the facility
- Frequently reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and smell
- Occasionally remain stationary; ascend and descend steps and ladders; and position self in tight spaces