Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Oberg Industries is seeking a skilled, hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our manufacturing operations. This mid-level role is ideal for a mechanically inclined professional who can diagnose issues, repair and rebuild equipment, and take ownership of returning machines to full operational status. You'll work with a variety of industrial equipment, supporting both scheduled maintenance and urgent repairs in a safety-focused, team-driven environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay (above industry average)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% premium coverage)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Opt-out reimbursement for medical coverage
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual Profit-Sharing contributions
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Overtime pay (after 8 hrs./day worked)
• Annual increases
• Quarterly bonuses
• Flexible start times
• Air conditioned, temperature-controlled environment
• Clean, bright, and modern facilities
• High focus on family, work-life balance
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Collaborative and safety-focused work environment

What You'll Do:

• Observe mechanical equipment in operation, listen for irregular sounds, and troubleshoot mechanical and system issues.
• Diagnose, locate, and correct equipment problems using test equipment, manuals, and prior experience.
• Dismantle machines and equipment to access, repair, or replace defective or worn components.
• Repair, replace, adjust, and lubricate mechanical parts and control instruments.
• Rebuild machinery to improve tolerances, reliability, and overall performance.
• Fabricate parts as needed, including obsolete or hard-to-source components.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance and emergency/unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime.
• Set up and operate machine tools such as grinders, drills, jigs, and related shop equipment.
• Perform basic to moderately advanced welding and fabrication.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, and maintenance documentation.
• Prepare purchase orders or requisitions for replacement parts and machine components.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with 5S standards.
• Participate in an on-call rotation as needed to investigate and repair down systems.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support reliable operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For:

• Demonstrated experience maintaining and repairing industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of equipment repairs from start to finish.
• Comfortable working with machine tools and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation and work instructions.
• Welding and fabrication experience (moderate level preferred).
• Safety-minded, detail-oriented, and dependable.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand, bend, lift, and move for extended periods (up to 10-hour shifts).
• Ability to lift and move materials (up to 35 lbs. with control and unassisted).
• Raise arms above shoulders and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working on your feet and using hands/tools.
• Comfortable working around large industrial machinery and in a moderate-to-high noise environment.
• Must be able to wear PPE (safety glasses, ear protection, hearing protection, arm sleeves, etc.).

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Communicate through written, verbal, or other means of communication.
• Ability to work all shifts including, holidays and weekends as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or be able to comply with U.S. export regulations.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years of hands-on industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Proven experience troubleshooting mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of preventative maintenance practices.

Why Oberg?

• Stable, long-term manufacturing careers with consistent work and dependable schedules
• Team-oriented and safety-first culture
• Opportunity to build pressroom and material handling expertise
• Training provided to support your career success and growth
• Clean, organized facility with modern equipment

About Oberg Industries: Oberg Industries LLC is a local, family-owned, contract manufacturer and supply chain integrator providing tooling/metal stamping and precision machining services to many well-known companies around the world. Our passion is for precision manufacturing, and our breadth of expertise enables us to provide cost-effective manufacturing solutions for the most demanding and complex production challenges for our customers. Our highly trained workforce plays a pivotal role in our ability to produce high quality parts. At Oberg Industries, you will join a team of amazing people who treat each other like family, while working with products that are improving and saving people's lives each and every day.