Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Maintenance Technician to support and maintain both building infrastructure and advanced industrial manufacturing equipment, including lasers, water jets, CNC machines, and other specialized machinery. This role is critical to ensuring operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and workplace safety.

In addition to maintenance responsibilities, this position will play an active role in supporting company safety initiatives by assisting the Safety Representative with compliance efforts, inspections, and continuous improvement programs.

Key Responsibilities:

Facility Maintenance

• Perform minor plumbing repairs including faucets, toilets, valves, and water lines.
• Maintain compressed air, water, and utility systems.
• Complete painting, carpentry, and building repairs.
• Repair doors, locks, shelving, and workstations.

Light Electrical Work

• Replace motors, switches, sensors, relays, and limit switches.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using wiring diagrams.
• Replace lighting fixtures, outlets, and components.
• Assist outside contractors on larger electrical projects.
• Maintain lockout/tagout procedures and safety requirements.

Industrial Equipment Maintenance

• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment, including CNC machines, laser cutters, and water jets.
• Diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot issues, and perform repairs or escalate when necessary.
• Collaborate with production and engineering to reduce downtime and improve performance.
• Maintain maintenance logs, service records, and equipment documentation.
• Maintain proper coolant, oil, and hydraulic fluid levels.
• Assist with troubleshooting mechanical issues and coordinating repairs.

Safety Support & Compliance

• Assist the Safety Representative in maintaining workplace safety programs and initiatives.
• Support safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments across facility and production areas.
• Help ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action follow-ups.
• Promote safety by identifying risks and recommending improvements.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Coordinate and manage third-party vendors for equipment repairs and facility projects.
• Source, evaluate, and maintain relationships with service providers to ensure cost-effective, timely work.
• Oversee contractor activities to ensure compliance with company policies, timelines, and safety requirements.
• Track vendor work, verify invoices, and monitor maintenance-related expenses.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
• Work with production, quality, and supervision to minimize downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records and communicate issues effectively.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree in industrial maintenance, mechanics, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in facilities and industrial equipment maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of CNC machines, laser cutting systems, water jets, and other precision manufacturing equipment.
• Experience reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.).
• Familiarity with workplace safety standards and OSHA regulations; prior experience supporting safety programs is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems independently.
• Strong organizational, communication, and vendor coordination skills.
• Experience with maintenance tracking systems (CMMS) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs, work at heights, and perform physical tasks in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Combination of manufacturing floor, facility maintenance areas, and occasional office work.
• Exposure to noise, dust, and moving mechanical equipment.
• May require occasional evening or weekend hours to support emergency repairs or critical maintenance needs.