Maintenance Technician - Industrial Manufacturing

Job Description
The Mission

A privately held, family-owned manufacturer producing mission-critical components for the defense, medical, and aerospace industries is expanding its maintenance team. This is a hands-on technical role in a modern, climate-controlled production environment where the work directly supports national security and life-saving technology.

If you have the technical discipline to keep complex industrial equipment running - and the judgment to do it on your own when the shift calls for it - this role was built for veterans like you.

What You'll Own

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic systems - including PLCs (input/output diagnostics), drives, and power supplies up to 480V
• Diagnose and correct failures in production equipment with minimal downtime, working independently once trained
• Plan and execute maintenance work applying knowledge of mechanical and electrical theory, the National Electrical Code, and equipment operating principles
• Install, start up, and shut down equipment in full compliance with OSHA and site safety procedures
• Operate the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to manage work orders, log repairs, and track equipment history
• Execute preventive maintenance on a defined schedule and maintain accurate performance records
• Move between two facilities located approximately 10 minutes apart - reliable personal transportation required

What Success Looks Like

At 30 days: Oriented to both facilities, trained on first shift alongside experienced technicians, building familiarity with the equipment and the CMMS.

At 60-90 days: Running your shift independently - the only technician on the floor, making real-time decisions about repairs, priorities, and safety.

Ongoing: Keeping production moving, surfacing recurring problems before they become failures, and contributing to a team that measures itself on uptime and precision.

Requirements

• Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience with demonstrated proficiency across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic systems

• Electrical experience up to 480V - installation, troubleshooting, and repair
• PLC familiarity - input/output diagnostics and repair (programming not required)
• Mechanical troubleshooting - hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, valves (willing to train strong electrical candidates on the mechanical side)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Comfort with precision measuring tools
• Strong independent troubleshooting skills and a safety-first mindset
• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade/tech school certification preferred
• Reliable personal transportation (required - work is split across two nearby facilities)

Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
Pay

• $33-$36/hr base rate (depending on experience)
• Shift differential: +$0.75/hr (2nd shift), +$2.00/hr (weekend shift)
• Overtime: 10-20 hours/week typically available
• Realistic total compensation: $85,000-$90,000+ annually

Benefits - Immediate Upon Hire

• Company-provided prescription safety eyewear
• Company-provided protective footwear
• Company-subsidized uniform program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) through Fidelity - automatic 6% deferral; company discretionary match of 50% of 6% (3% match if you contribute 6%)
• Health Insurance - HSA Gold/Silver/Bronze or PPO (no deductible on PPO)
• Dental & Vision - MetLife Dental (High/Low), VSP Vision

Benefits - 1st of the Month After 30 Days

• 11 paid holidays (1st, 2nd, 3rd shifts) 7 paid holidays (weekend shift)
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off): 24 hours

Benefits - After 90 Days

• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance equal to 1.5x annual salary
• Voluntary benefits: supplemental life, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, legal plans, ID theft, pet insurance
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Physical Health Reimbursement Program

Benefits - 1-Year Anniversary

• BTO (Baby Time Off): 40 hours

Annual Performance Review

• Formal annual review
• Merit increase

Environment & Culture

• Clean, modernized, climate-controlled facilities - this is not a dirty shop
• Safety is the #1 core value - non-negotiable
• Family-oriented, privately held company with stable ownership and long-tenure employees
• Mission-driven work - components built here support defense, medical, and aerospace customers
• Flexibility and genuine emphasis on life-work balance
• Career growth built in: on-the-job training, cross-training, rotational development, leadership development, educational reimbursement
• Cost of living is budget-friendly compared to nearby major metros