Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing industrial production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Complete preventive maintenance on motors, pumps, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, conveyors, and electronic equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment breakdowns involving molding machines, extruders, grinders, chillers, temperature controllers, conveyors, and other industrial machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues and implement effective repairs.
• Read and interpret technical documents, equipment specifications, schematics, and maintenance instructions.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors to complete facility projects and specialized repairs when needed.
• Document completed work, maintenance activity, and job reports in the computerized maintenance management system.
• Follow established safety, service, and quality standards while completing all maintenance assignments.
• Support production operations by responding promptly to equipment issues and helping minimize downtime.

Qualification

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial maintenance or a closely related field.
• Experience maintaining production equipment in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Working electrical knowledge; stronger electrical troubleshooting experience is preferred.
• Industrial maintenance experience is required; facility-only maintenance experience is not sufficient.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with automated equipment; experience with programmable logic controllers is a plus.
• NFPA 70E certification or willingness to obtain the certification.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and equipment specifications.
• Demonstrated reliability and stable tenure in previous positions.