Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionSummary

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this role, you will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of machinery, physical structures, and building systems. This is a hands-on, high-impact position essential to keeping operations running safely and efficiently.

If you’re a strong problem-solver with broad technical ability—from basic facility upkeep to complex machine repair—this is an excellent opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Key ResponsibilitiesEquipment & Machinery Maintenance

• Visually inspect, test, and evaluate machinery and equipment to identify issues before failures occur.

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic problems and perform effective repairs.

• Dismantle defective machines, remove worn parts, and install new or rebuilt components.

• Clean, lubricate, and service shafts, bearings, gears, motors, and other moving parts.

• Perform preventive and emergency maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and utilities.

• Set up and operate machine tools (lathe, grinder, drill press, milling machine) to repair or fabricate parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.

• Troubleshoot recurring issues and provide independent recommendations to prevent future downtime.

Facility & Building Systems

• Repair physical structures, including walls, floors, doors, and general facility components.

• Perform general maintenance tasks including basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, HVAC, and light electrical work.

• Replace lighting, handle basic custodial tasks when needed, and maintain a clean working environment.

• Safely work at heights up to 30 feet using aerial or scissor lifts.

Safety, Documentation & Collaboration

• Follow all OSHA safety standards, procedures, and PPE requirements.

• Properly use lockout/tag-out (LOTO) practices to ensure safe maintenance.

• Document all maintenance activities in the CMMS or preventive maintenance database.

• Coordinate with Scheduling when maintenance tasks will impact production (1+ hour downtime).

• Know when to call in specialized technicians for advanced repairs.

• Maintain a strict maintenance schedule while adapting to changing priorities and urgent needs.

RequirementsExperience & Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or production environment.

• Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery, equipment, pipe systems, and facility structures.

• Strong working knowledge of OSHA Safety Standards and compliance practices.

• Experience with Krones equipment is a strong plus.

• Ability to perform basic math, read technical manuals, and use computer systems for reporting.

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs and work at heights up to 30 ft.

Education & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Relevant trade experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, water treatment, mechanical, or similar fields highly preferred.

• Supervisory or lead experience is highly desirable.

Professional Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, read, and write English for workplace safety.

• Strong, stable work history with 2–3 years per role and solid professional references.

• Willingness to work overtime and attend training outside normal shift hours.

Why This Role Is Unique

This position requires versatility and independence. You may:

• Repair a high-value automated machine in the morning,

• Replace a lighting ballast in the afternoon,

• Coordinate with production on downtime,

• And update preventive maintenance logs before the shift ends.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the reliability of equipment and the overall success of the manufacturing operation.

Salary info:

$28 - $35 / hr