Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician supports reliable, safe production by troubleshooting and repairing injection molding equipment and related systems. This role performs preventive and predictive maintenance, installs and assembles new equipment, and helps ensure the facility remains safe, functional, and well maintained.ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot and repair injection molding equipment to minimize downtime and maintain consistent production quality.Perform preventive and predictive maintenance procedures on molding machines and auxiliary equipment to extend equipment life and reduce failures.Maintain auxiliary equipment such as mold temperature controllers, material dryers, compressors, conveyors, and material loaders to ensure they operate efficiently.Maintain building safety and appearance, including tasks such as painting, utilities upkeep, and ventilation system maintenance.Maintain building plumbing systems, including both waste and process plumbing, to ensure reliable facility operations.Assemble and install new equipment, ensuring proper alignment, connections, and functionality according to specifications.Fabricate parts from drawings or measurements to support equipment repairs, modifications, and improvements.Assist in recordkeeping and documentation required by the Maintenance Management System, ensuring accurate maintenance histories and compliance.Assist in organizing and maintaining a clean, safe, and functional maintenance work area.Collaborate with other team members and departments to identify maintenance needs and support continuous improvement of equipment reliability.Essential SkillsProven experience in industrial maintenance with a focus on troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.Hands-on mechanical maintenance skills, including disassembly, repair, and reassembly of mechanical components.Facility maintenance experience, including work on building systems such as utilities, ventilation, and plumbing.Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics to diagnose issues and guide repairs or fabrication work.Electrical troubleshooting skills related to production and auxiliary equipment.Experience working with pneumatics and hydraulic systems in an industrial setting.Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose root causes and implement effective solutions.Capability to perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks according to established procedures.Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining maintenance records and documentation in a Maintenance Management System.Commitment to working safely in a demanding industrial environment.Additional Skills & QualificationsBackground in industrial maintenance, mechanical maintenance, or facility maintenance.Experience maintaining injection molding equipment and related auxiliary systems.Ability to fabricate parts from drawings or measurements using shop tools and equipment.Familiarity with maintenance management systems and structured maintenance programs.Strong organizational skills to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient maintenance work area.Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.Why Work Here?The organization emphasizes a strong safety culture, demonstrated by a multi-year record without a lost time injury at this location. Team members work in an environment that values reliability, proactive maintenance, and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to work with complex industrial equipment, contribute directly to safe and efficient operations, and be part of a team that takes pride in maintaining a well-run facility.Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a heavy industrial setting that is very hot and dusty. Temperatures increase in the summer due to product being processed in a kiln that reaches approximately 2150 degrees, although employees are not required to work in close proximity to the kiln itself. The facility places strong emphasis on safety and has maintained a record of no lost time injuries at this location for several years. The work involves hands-on tasks around production and building systems, using industrial tools, equipment, and maintenance technologies in a physically demanding environment.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Florence, KY.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Florence, KY.