Maintenance Technician I - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift position is responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining manufacturing equipment with a primary focus on the paint line and related mechanical systems. Reporting to the Metals Operations Manager, this role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports safe, efficient production operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and support equipment operations to ensure consistent performance, quality, and uptime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment as issues arise.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, and related systems.
• Replace, repair, and rebuild components including motors, bearings, gearboxes, sensors, and controls.
• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Support equipment installation, upgrades, and process improvements as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage documentation.
• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and environmental regulations.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Operations teams to support manufacturing goals.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance processes, and overall plant performance.

Qualifications

• Electrical background and certifications required, including experience with: Basic industrial electrical systems Sensors, relays, and motor controls, reading electrical schematics.
• Technical certification, trade school, or apprenticeship in Maintenance, Electrical, or Industrial Technology preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Working knowledge of industrial equipment including conveyors, motors, pumps, and automated systems.
• Experience supporting paint lines or coating systems strongly preferred.
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, manuals, and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• First time homebuyer program
• Collaborative, high-energy workplace

Our Core Values

• Safety - We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion - We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed - We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation - We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment - We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability - We take ownership and deliver results

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regular lifting up to 25 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs is required.
• Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical hazards, and explosives.
• Noise levels can be very loud, requiring ear protection.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.