Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Position Overview


The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to support continuous plant operations. This role plays a critical part in reducing downtime, supporting preventative maintenance initiatives, and ensuring production equipment operates safely and efficiently.


The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience, PLC knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.


Schedule


AWS (Alternating Work Schedule)

• Day Shift: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Night Shift: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• Rotating weekends included

Night shift includes a $2.50/hour shift premium.


Compensation

• Starting around $37/hour depending on experience
• Quarterly bonus opportunity for hourly employees
• Full benefits package available

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Perform preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production equipment
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic system issues
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems
• Support maintenance shutdowns and large equipment repair projects
• Perform machine rebuilds, repairs, and equipment modifications
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Minimize equipment downtime through effective troubleshooting and repair
• Work closely with production teams to maintain operational efficiency
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with company standards
• Document maintenance activities and completed repairs

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience within manufacturing required
• Strong PLC troubleshooting and diagnostic experience required
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, conveyors, and industrial machinery
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload effectively

Preferred Experience

• Experience in high-speed or automated manufacturing environments
• Technical diploma, apprenticeship, or equivalent work experience
• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programs
• Experience supporting large-scale production equipment

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Hands-on and mechanically inclined
• Strong sense of urgency and accountability
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and adaptable personality
• Able to work effectively under pressure in a production environment
• Strong culture and team fit mindset

Job Requirements

G.E.D.

Additional Information

Additional Notes

• Company is actively hiring due to significant plant growth and high production demand
• Team environment is highly collaborative and fast-paced
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with changing priorities
• Personality fit and long-term team compatibility are extremely important in the hiring process

Meet Your Recruiter

Ian McKinch
Professional Placement Consultant

• View phone number on click.appcast.io
• View email address on click.appcast.io