Maintenance Tech I

Maintenance Technician

Hartzell Propeller, founded in 1917 and headquartered in Piqua, Ohio, is the global leader in advanced aircraft propeller design and manufacturing for general aviation. The company supports both piston-engine and turboprop aircraft and provides custom propulsion solutions for electric, hybrid-electric, and advanced air mobility programs. Hartzell has continued to expand its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, including Tanis Aircraft Products in 2021 and Whirlwind Propeller in 2024, strengthening its experimental market offerings. Since 2024, Hartzell has also enhanced its MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) presence through the acquisition of 11 separate MRO facilities across North America and Europe.

Hartzell seeks a Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and prefer variation in the work day as it will include both routine and regular work and special assignments.

General Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This position performs preventative and corrective maintenance on CNC machinery, machining equipment, production support equipment, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and general facility equipment.

Examples of Typical Job Activities

• Perform coolant, filter and oil changes on equipment
• Develop placards (Preventative maintenance)
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears and other parts of machinery
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks such as filter changes
• Reads electrical and hydraulic schematics
• Visually inspects and troubleshoots equipment
• Performs equipment repair
• Dismantles defective equipment and installs new or repaired parts
• Runs conduit and circuit wiring
• Repairs and maintains buildings and grounds
• Operates tow motor and scissor lift
• Moves equipment and re-installs electric, air and network as required
• Performs plumbing tasks
• Runs pipe
• Repairs leaking lines
• Clears clogged drains

Required Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required; 3-5 years of experience

Must be willing to work overtime and work an off shift as required.

Required Technical Skills

• Problem Solving and Troubleshooting Skills
• Understanding of basic CNC machine maintenance
• Ability to read CNC electrical and hydraulic schematics
• General knowledge of Machine controls, Mazatrol, Fanuc and Siemens
• Working knowledge of MS Excel and Outlook

Required Behavioral Skills

• Adaptability – Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.
• Applied Learning – Assimilates and applies new job-related information in a timely manner
• Contributes to Team Success – Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals
• Initiates Action – Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive
• Manages Work – Effectively manages one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Quality Orientation – Accomplishes tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; shows concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checks processes and tasks; is watchful over a period of time

We are a team that prides ourselves on a culture that supports shared values of empowerment, accountability, drive, integrity, and respect. Our team shares a deep commitment to safety, collaboration, and a love for all things aviation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(K) plans with employer match, company provided Growth Participation Units (GPU) and so much more. Our GPU benefit is unique to the industry and encourages all employees to think like owners and receive future financial reward for contributions to business growth. Join our team to be part of a culture that encourages growth and development and celebrates our success.

Hartzell Propeller has a pre-employment and random Federal Drug & Alcohol Testing requirement and tests for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines and phencyclidine in addition to alcohol.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability/E-Verify