Maintenance Technician II Evening Shift

Maintenance Technician II - Evening Shift

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of large-scale production machinery within an industrial laundry facility. This role performs advanced mechanical, electrical, plumbing, boiler, welding, HVAC, and general facilities maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, safety, and efficient operations. The position may provide work direction to junior maintenance staff while remaining primarily hands-on.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May assist with hiring, training, and onboarding of maintenance staff.
• May assign daily tasks, coordinate schedules, and monitor workflow of junior technicians.
• Provides lead-level guidance; supervisory authority may be limited based on organizational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and reliable operation of production machinery by performing preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, washers, dryers, boilers, and other industrial equipment.
• Reduce equipment downtime by communicating daily and weekly preventive maintenance practices to production staff and monitoring compliance.
• Clean, disassemble, repair, and reassemble machines and components as required.
• Read and interpret diagrams, sketches, blueprints, operation manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Lubricate and adjust moving parts to maintain optimal machine performance.
• Inspect equipment and document damaged, worn, or broken parts; recommend corrective actions.
• Order, install, and replace machine parts and components as needed.
• Diagnose root causes of unexpected equipment breakdowns and implement permanent solutions.
• Perform timely and effective repairs to minimize production disruptions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate maintenance records, reports, and work documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked maintenance shop, tools, and parts inventory.
• Coordinate with managers to plan and schedule routine and preventive maintenance activities.
• Engage and manage outside contractors when repairs require specialized skills or certifications.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager on new products, equipment installations, and required machinery modifications.
• Perform test runs following equipment modifications and make additional adjustments based on test results.
• Complete general facility repairs not requiring specialized technicians, including drywall repair, painting, doors, and building fixtures.
• Perform routine maintenance on building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural elements.
• Assist with maintaining overall cleanliness and upkeep of the facility.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

Minimum of 5+ years of experience repairing and maintaining industrial processing or production equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, maintenance planning, and work-order scheduling.

Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

Working knowledge of general facility systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and basic carpentry.

Ability to read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and repair manuals.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and/or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Excellent time-management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Clear verbal and written communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with production staff, management, and contractors.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team.

Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 7 hours in an 8-hour shift) and work effectively in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of boiler systems, including boiler operation, preventive maintenance, and boiler water chemistry testing and adjustment in accordance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Experience maintaining and repairing large production equipment, including washers, dryers, conveyor systems, and related mechanical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Welding experience, including MIG, TIG, ARC, cutting, and brazing.
• HVAC or heating and cooling systems.
• Prior experience in an industrial laundry or similar continuous-operation facility is strongly preferred.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Industrial electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• Basic carpentry and building repairs
• HVAC or heating and cooling systems
• Vocational, technical, or community college coursework in a related field or equivalent practical experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, kneel, and crouch for extended periods while performing maintenance tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver tools, equipment, and materials weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required for precision work, including welding, diagnostics, and component replacement.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and other maintenance equipment (training provided if needed).
• Tolerance for exposure to cleaning chemicals, boiler treatments, industrial lubricants, heat, humidity, noise, and moving machinery with appropriate PPE.
• Flexibility to work in confined spaces, elevated platforms, and mechanical rooms.
• Physical stamina to respond to emergency calls, extended outages, and off-hours maintenance needs.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a fast-paced industrial environment with exposure to heat, humidity, noise, chemicals, and moving machinery.

Work Schedule

• One of the following 8-hour shifts: Evening Shift: 10:30 AM 7:00 PM
• Weekend availability required to support operations and scheduled maintenance.
• Participation in emergency on-call coverage is required.
• Flexibility is expected for planned outages, upgrades, and off-hours maintenance activities.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional local travel for vendor coordination, training, or support of off-site facilities.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $29.00 $37.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, skills, and certifications.
• Eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal and state wage and hour laws.

Benefits

• 401(k) Profit Sharing Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Local company with a people-first mentality

About Lord Baltimore Uniform

At Lord Baltimore Uniform we realize that your business isn't just your business It's your life. That's why we've dedicated ourselves to helping growing businesses by providing the highest quality linens, uniforms and apparel to help your company look and perform at its best.

As an independent uniform laundry, we believe in investing in our local economy. And that investment doesn't end with our best-in-class service agreements. Every day, we reinvest in the community because we believe in the power of relationships and people.

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