Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated manufacturing equipment.
2. Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
3. Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
4. Maintain and repair conveyor systems, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, chains, and power transmission components.
5. Support robotic equipment by assisting with troubleshooting, adjustments, and preventive maintenance.
6. Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
7. Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
8. Inspect machinery and identify potential failures before they impact production.
9. Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately and timely.
10. Maintain spare parts inventory and communicate equipment needs.
11. Follow all OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, and company safety policies.
12. Maintain a clean and organized maintenance shop and work area using 5S principles.
13. Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to improve equipment performance and reliability.
14. Cross-train on multiple manufacturing systems and equipment.
15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanical maintenance and repair
• Conveyor systems
• Industrial robotics and automation
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Motors, drives, and gearboxes
• Preventive and predictive maintenance
• Reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• PLC troubleshooting (preferred)
• VFDs and motor controls (preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and reach throughout a 12-hour shift.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms when required.
• Use hand and power tools safely.
• Ability to work around moving machinery while following all safety procedures and PPE requirements.