Multi-Skilled Maintenance Tech I

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all production and facility equipment in a paint manufacturing environment. This role supports both small-batch production (R&D custom blends, specialty coatings) and large-scale manufacturing (standard traffic paint, high volume runs), requiring flexibility, strong troubleshooting skills, and ability to work across a wide range of equipment types and production systems.

What You Will Be Doing

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on: High-speed dispensers and mixers, Piping, pumps, valves and transfer systems.
• Filling, packaging, and drum/tote handling systems.
• Compressors, HVAC and plant utilities
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
• Replace and rebuild components such as: air-operated diaphragm pumps, belts, pneumatic cylinders, seals, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
• Small-Batch/Flexible Production Support: Support frequent product changeovers, cleanouts, and reconfigurations.
• Aid in rapid troubleshooting during short production runs and R & D trials
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and service records.
• Maintain high-throughput production systems with minimal downtime and support continuous or long-run batching and filling operations
• Execute and improve facility wide preventative maintenance programs.
• Respond quickly to downtime in both fast-changing and steady-state environments
• Perform root cause analysis on recurrent equipment issues.
• Recommend improvements to increase uptime, efficiency, and safety
• Assist in equipment upgrades, installations, and plant expansion projects
• Maintain plant infrastructure including: Electrical systems and motor controls, Compressed air systems, Environmental and waste handling systems, and Support general building maintenance as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow all OSHA and plant safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), Confined space, Working from heights and Hot Work
• Ensure safe handling of paints, resins, solvents, and additives
• Maintain compliance with environmental and safety regulations

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma/GED - Technical training or associate degree preferred
• Work experience: 3 plus years of maintenance experience in manufacturing (paint, chemical, coatings, or similar preferred).
• Experience with pumps, mixers, pipe fitting and rotating equipment.
• Some welding/fabrication experience preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• General knowledge of plumbing and pipe fitting techniques.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and motor controls.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Pay

$32.00 per hour