MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

About The Role

A Maintenance Technician is a skilled professional with a practical mindset and strong attention to detail. This role is responsible for performing mechanical and electrical repair, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment and plant systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The goal is to maintain buildings, equipment, and production systems to consistently meet customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and facility equipment issues to ensure safe and efficient operation
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, plumbing, air, and hydraulic systems
• Verify functionality of safety systems and address any deficiencies or hazards immediately
• Install, set up, and maintain production equipment and facility appliances as required
• Inspect and troubleshoot control panels, wiring, and electrical components to identify and resolve issues
• Operate and inspect facility equipment including overhead cranes, forklifts, and travel lifts (Drotts)
• Maintain or obtain required boiler operator license and safely operate boiler systems as needed
• Follow all company safety policies, Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, and BSP/housekeeping standards
• Perform maintenance duties in both indoor and outdoor environments as required by facility needs
• Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records and support scheduling of preventative maintenance activities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training in general maintenance, welding, or electrical systems preferred
• 2+ years of industrial, manufacturing, production, or equipment maintenance experience
• Boiler experience preferred, with willingness to obtain the required boiler operator license if needed
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment
• Motivated, self-driven, and able to work both independently and as part of a team to complete tasks efficiently
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills to work effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Paid holidays
• PTO
• Flexible spending accounts
• HSA options
• A 401(k) with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee assistance resources
• Pet insurance
• Additional voluntary coverage such as critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans
• Health and family care leave available to both union and non-union employees

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 75 lbs occasionally and frequent bending, climbing, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crawling, and repetitive hand/arm use
• Capable of standing, walking, and moving throughout the facility for extended shifts of up to 12 hours
• Comfortable working at heights using ladders, scaffolding, swing stages, and man lifts frequently
• Willingness to work in varying environmental conditions, including wet, hot, humid, and cold weather, and outdoors (Depending on location)
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including but not limited to safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, high visibility vest, hard hat, and other PPE as required by the task, department, or work area