Industrial Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Machine Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

PRT Staffing is seeking an experienced  Machine Maintenance Technician to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for independently performing maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement activities on complex production equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude, advanced troubleshooting skills, and experience working with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and automated systems. 

This role plays a critical part in maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting safe and efficient production operations through preventative maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. 

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Maintenance & Equipment Repair

• Independently plan and perform maintenance and repair activities on production machinery and equipment.

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical issues utilizing advanced troubleshooting techniques.

• Dismantle, rebuild, and reassemble machinery and equipment as needed.

• Maintain conveyors, paint systems, and various industrial process equipment.

• Interpret sketches, schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and written instructions to complete repairs accurately.

• Recommend corrective actions and equipment improvements to increase performance and reliability.

Preventative Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on production equipment.

• Evaluate maintenance effectiveness and recommend process improvements.

• Support preventative maintenance activities on automated systems including robots and laser equipment.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing equipment downtime and increasing efficiency.

• Apply Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies and best practices.

Electrical, Automation & Technical Support

• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting and repairs.

• Utilize knowledge of watts, volts, amps, ohms, and electrical load calculations.

• Troubleshoot electrical control components including relays, motor starters, and start/stop circuits.

• Support automated equipment and PLC-controlled systems.

• Perform equipment installations involving compressed air, gas, rigging, and related utilities.

Training & Team Support

• Assist with the development and training of maintenance team members.

• Share knowledge and best practices to improve team performance.

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and operations teams to resolve equipment issues.

• Communicate technical information clearly and effectively.

Safety, Compliance & Workplace Standards

• Maintain a safe working environment and comply with all company safety policies.

• Lead and support 5S workplace organization initiatives.

• Participate in housekeeping and safety audits.

• Maintain compliance with ISO quality and environmental standards.

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment and overhead cranes.

We are a local staffing agency that works very closely with our employees and our clients to make sure we support everyone.

Company Description

We are a local staffing agency that works very closely with our employees and our clients to make sure we support everyone.