Industrial Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Summary:This DIRECT HIRE Maintenance Technician position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing production equipment to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial maintenance, and the ability to work independently while supporting production goals and equipment reliability.

Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-2:30pm plus overtime on Fridays as required

Pay: $30.00-$37.00 per hour depending on experience

ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot, diagnose, and repair malfunctioning production equipment and machinery.

Install new equipment, machinery, and systems according to specifications.

Perform preventative and routine maintenance on production equipment.

Determine maintenance needs and proactively address equipment issues.

Align and adjust machinery using hoists, jacks, hand tools, micrometers, and other precision instruments.

Assemble, install, and maintain equipment using hand and power tools.

Utilize TIG welding, stick welding, and torch equipment to fabricate and repair chutes, conveyors, hoppers, and related equipment.

Operate milling machines, brake presses, drill presses, and other machine shop equipment to modify and repair components.

Repair production machinery and manufacturing equipment as needed.

Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Perform mechanical repairs involving cams, gears, bushings, bearings, and machine timing adjustments.

Complete preventative maintenance documentation and maintain maintenance records.

Utilize CMMS software to track maintenance activities.

Maintain compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.

Provide support for general facility maintenance including plumbing, carpentry, painting, pipefitting, and related tasks as needed.

QualificationsPrevious experience in a metal manufacturing environment preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Associate degree from a technical college preferred.

Three to five or more years of industrial maintenance experience required.

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.

Experience with welding, fabrication, and machine shop equipment.

Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Forklift experience preferred.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, maintenance instructions, and safety procedures.

Ability to complete routine mathematical calculations.

Experience using CMMS or preventative maintenance software.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.