2nd Shift Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianAn established manufacturing operation is adding a Maintenance Technician on nights to keep its production equipment running. You troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures across the plant — motors, conveyors, presses, pneumatic tools, and production machines — and get lines back up fast. Pay moves up a posted, skill-based ladder as you add electrical, PLC, and advanced-diagnostic capability.Anticipated $17.60–$27.85 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated skill levelPay advances on a defined skill ladder (electrical, PLC, and advanced diagnostics move you up)Full suite of benefits, 401K w/match, PTO/HolidayTypical shift 5:00PM - 3:30AM; maintenance typically runs ~50 hours/week on 10-hour shiftsOverviewKeep production equipment running — troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures with a root-cause mindsetDiagnose by observation — listen to and inspect running equipment to find the source of trouble before it becomes downtimeRepair or replace defective parts: bearings, belts, chains, motors, control circuits, and structural componentsUse shop tools (welder, drill press, grinder, metalworking tools) to fabricate and repair partsRead wiring diagrams and prints to guide repairs; work safely around energized systemsLog work and initiate parts/purchase requisitions to keep preventive maintenance on schedulePreferred Skills and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalentMechanical and basic electrical foundation (strongly preferred) — bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, alignment; motors, relays, contactors, sensorsTroubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems (strongly preferred)Proper multimeter use and ability to read wiring diagrams and control circuitsComfortable and safe working around energized systemsBasic PLC/VFD interaction and automation exposure (trainable; a plus)Able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 100 lbs occasionally; work at heights and in loud conditionsWilling to work night shiftKEYWORDS: Maintenance Technician, Industrial Maintenance, Maintenance Mechanic, Millwright, Multi-craft Maintenance, Electromechanical Technician, E&I Technician, Reliability Technician, PLC, VFD, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, relays, contactors, sensors, bearings, belts, chains, gearbox, alignment, wiring diagrams, multimeter, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, conveyor, mechanical presses, welding repair, electrical repair, night shift