Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician in Latrobe, PA

This role focuses on performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on manufacturing equipment in a large warehouse production environment. You will ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing and batch-making equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production machinery and related systems.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify wear, damage, or potential failures and complete necessary repairs.
• Apply mechanical knowledge to diagnose problems and perform corrective maintenance on mechanical components and assemblies.
• Use lockout/tagout procedures to ensure all maintenance and repair work is performed safely.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Work with PLC-controlled equipment to assist in diagnosing control-related issues as needed.
• Perform automotive-style mechanical repairs where applicable to support equipment functionality.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs in accordance with facility procedures.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work and support continuous operation of the manufacturing lines.
• Conduct equipment inspections to ensure proper operation and adherence to safety standards.
• Support start-up, shutdown, and changeover activities for manufacturing equipment as required.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical knowledge and mechanical aptitude.
• Hands-on experience performing preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Experience using lockout/tagout procedures for safe maintenance work.
• Experience in maintenance technician work within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience with inspection and repair of mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatic systems and their maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive repair or similar mechanical repair environments.
• Prior maintenance experience in a food or beverage manufacturing facility is beneficial.
• Comfort working with both mechanical and electrical components on production equipment.
• Ability to work mandatory overtime as required by production demands.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment within a large warehouse facility.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a clear contract-to-hire path with the potential to join a union that provides a solid benefits package and paid time off. The facility operates in the food and beverage sector, resulting in a much cleaner environment than many other manufacturing settings. The organization maintains a strong workload with production booked out for the upcoming year, providing consistent work and stability. Mandatory weekly overtime creates the potential for significant additional earnings for those who want to maximize their income.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large warehouse facility that houses two manufacturing and batch-making machines used to produce product in a clean food and beverage environment. The position offers consistent, non-rotating shifts with openings on daylight (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and second shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.), and employees work mandatory overtime due to high production demand and a fully booked manufacturing line for the year. The environment combines mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as PLC-controlled equipment, providing exposure to a range of industrial technologies and maintenance tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Latrobe, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.50 - $26.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Latrobe, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.