4x2 Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and auxiliary equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will apply strong industrial electrical and mechanical skills to keep machinery running efficiently, minimize downtime, and support continuous operations across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all production and auxiliary production equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Analyze and diagnose mechanical and electrical problems on machinery and equipment, and perform accurate, timely repairs.
• Dismantle machines and equipment to inspect components, test functionality, and perform thorough preventative maintenance.
• Perform minor machining, welding, plumbing, and related tasks as needed to support equipment repair and maintenance.
• Use and interpret electrical schematics to diagnose issues and repair electrical systems, including 480V circuits, motors, motor controls, and electrical panels.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems and related control equipment, including VFDs, drives, and panel signals.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Follow all safety procedures and actively take a proactive role in plant safety, ensuring that equipment conforms to all applicable safety regulations.
• Identify and communicate daily issues, maintenance needs, and repair status to supervisors and other team members as needed.
• Work independently to make real-time decisions and take initiative in resolving equipment problems to keep production running.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians and production staff to prioritize work orders and support smooth plant operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of related experience in an industrial maintenance role; 5 or more years of experience is ideal for senior-level technicians.
• Industrial electrical experience, including PLC troubleshooting, working with VFDs, drives, and panel signals.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience in a production or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with 480V systems, motors, motor controls, electrical panels, and electrical schematics.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with production machinery and equipment.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical problems on production machinery.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions in real time, and take ownership of resolving equipment issues.
• Comfort working in a physically demanding environment, including hot temperatures in manufacturing areas.

Work Environment

The work takes place in adjoining warehouse and manufacturing buildings within a consumer product goods environment. The manufacturing area can be very hot, reaching temperatures up to approximately 110 degrees, particularly during the summer months, and the role is physically demanding. The maintenance team is expected to work aggressively and proactively to resolve issues, often independently, and is central to keeping production running smoothly. Standard dress includes long pants and a work shirt; there is no specific uniform required. Shifts follow a 4x4 schedule, with day shifts from 5:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. and night shifts from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m., with a pay differential for night work. Interviews and work are based in Scranton, PA.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Scranton, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scranton, PA.