Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Job Category: Maintenance Supervisor: Sean Molnar Requisition Number: MAINT001414

Posted: June 5, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

New Albany, OH 43054, USA

Job Details

Alene Candles LLC & Midwest is a private label, contract manufacturer that produces high-quality candles for some of the world's most recognized retail, boutique, and cosmetic brands. With our headquarters in New Hampshire and locations in Ohio, we've been in business for over 25 years. We are passionate about making the best products in the world, making safety our number one priority, and being an insanely great place to work.

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift for our New Albany, Ohio facility. You will be responsible for preventative, predictive, reactive maintenance as well as various design and project work to keep the facility in top operation. If you are a Journeyman Electrician, we encourage you to apply!

We are located at 8860 Smith's Mill Road, New Albany, OH 43054. This is an onsite position. Hours: This is a 1st shift position with hours from 5:00 am-1:00 pm.

Additional Job Details

• Perform industrial electrical troubleshooting/repair/install.
• Perform equipment (mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic) troubleshooting/repair.
• Perform PLC programming/troubleshooting.
• Perform robot programming/troubleshooting.
• Fabrication, repair of tooling/fixtures.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures and adjust procedures as needed.
• Perform equipment design, procurement of parts, and installation of new equipment.
• Input and retrieve information from the CMMS system.
• Must be able to make quick decisions while under pressure.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) and 3+ years of experience OR Associates degree in mechanical or electrical related technology and 1+ year of experience.
• Strong background in Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Industrial, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic troubleshooting and repair
• Robotic programming & troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment
• Fabrication & machine shop skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Vision systems understanding / programming a plus
• Good record keeping and proficiency in MS Office

Benefits

Alene offers a host of competitive benefits for full-time employees, some of which include: Medical, Dental, and Vision with a Healthcare Reimbursement Account, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance (100% company paid), Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and "Alene Gives Back" – our paid volunteer program.

Alene Candles provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Should you require assistance completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io and ask to speak to Human Resources. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in a reasonable amount of time.

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