Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This role will work directly on the production floor supporting automated equipment, robotic palletizers, packaging lines, conveyors, pumps, and facility systems.

The ideal candidate is a technically skilled maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, leading preventive maintenance efforts, and improving overall equipment reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repairs on manufacturing equipment

• Troubleshoot issues involving motors, gearboxes, VFDs, sensors, electrical panels, and PLC-controlled systems

• Support and maintain automated equipment, conveyors, fillers, and robotic palletizers

• Develop, schedule, and execute preventive maintenance (PM) programs using SAP

• Assist with PLC troubleshooting, sensor calibration, basic programming edits, and HMI functionality

• Lead small equipment installations, wiring projects, and automation upgrades

• Coordinate maintenance activities with production and operations teams to minimize downtime

• Maintain accurate records of repairs, PM activities, and parts usage

• Manage spare parts inventory and maintain an organized maintenance area

• Follow and enforce OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures

• Recommend improvements to enhance equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Technical Certificate or Associate Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred

• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, or automation environments

Technical Skills

• Motors, gearboxes, bearings, seals, and pump systems

• Mechanical alignment, lubrication, and equipment assembly

• Conveyors, automated equipment, and material handling systems

• Troubleshooting starters, relays, sensors, and limit switches

• Basic PLC troubleshooting and automation diagnostics

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with automated production lines

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems such as SAP

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities

You should be proficient in:

• CNC Machine Repair
• Maintenance and Repair Skills