Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianThe Maintenance Technician plays a key role in keeping production equipment running safely, reliably, and efficiently. This position troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems, supports machine setups and changeovers, and partners closely with production, engineering, and quality teams to maximize equipment uptime and product quality.ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical production equipment.Support production by performing machine setups, changeovers, adjustments, and start-up verification to ensure equipment is ready for manufacturing.Carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment uptime, reliability, and safety.Diagnose equipment issues using mechanical drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, manuals, and machine documentation.Install, replace, adjust, and maintain machine components including bearings, gearboxes, motors, sensors, cylinders, tooling, fixtures, and related equipment.Support operators during production by resolving equipment issues, optimizing machine performance, and minimizing downtime.Conduct equipment testing and validation following repairs, setups, or process changes to confirm proper operation.Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend improvements to increase reliability, quality, and productivity.Support automated equipment, robotic systems, vision systems, and related manufacturing technologies as needed.Maintain accurate maintenance records and communicate equipment status, priorities, and improvement opportunities to production and engineering teams.Train and assist operators and fellow technicians in basic troubleshooting, equipment care, and setup best practices.Follow all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and company safety procedures.Set up and validate machines in assigned areas, including calibration, adjustment of settings, and verification of configurations.Conduct initial test runs to validate machine setup before full production.Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and operational problems with production equipment.Provide operator support with a focus on changeovers and setups based on established priorities.Assist Quality Control teams in identifying and resolving quality issues related to equipment and tooling.Replace and maintain tooling components, dies, and other machine parts as required.Fabricate, modify, install, and repair machine components and production tooling to support manufacturing needs.Essential SkillsThree or more years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial environment.Hands-on experience with industrial preventive maintenance on electric motors, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, cams, bearings, VFD systems, sensors, servos, and potentiometers.Proven ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.Experience implementing and working within preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.Demonstrated ability to fabricate, modify, install, and repair machine components and production tooling.Strong commitment to safety, equipment reliability, and supporting production uptime.Experience working with 24VDC control systems.Ability to set up, calibrate, and validate machines, including adjusting settings and verifying configurations for optimal performance.Skill in conducting initial test runs to validate machine setup before full-scale production.Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and operational problems on production equipment.Effective communication skills to collaborate with operators, production, engineering, and quality teams.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience supporting automated equipment, robotic systems, and vision systems in a manufacturing environment.Previous work in PLC troubleshooting and electrical troubleshooting, including three-phase systems.Familiarity with maintenance repair practices for complex production machinery.Comfort working from blueprints and detailed technical documentation.Ability to prioritize changeovers and setups based on production needs.Experience assisting Quality Control teams in resolving equipment-related quality issues.Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability.Ability to train and mentor operators and other technicians in basic troubleshooting and equipment care.Why Work Here?You will join a close-knit, collaborative team in a smaller local operation that benefits from the stability of larger corporate partners and long-standing products and customer relationships dating back to the 1980s. The organization offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as a 401(k) plan, and emphasizes ongoing feedback through regular one-on-one reviews instead of annual evaluations. Performance-based raises reward effort, attitude, attendance, and learning, and a proactive safety culture recognizes employees who identify near misses or concerns with fun incentives and prize opportunities. You can take part in lunch-and-learn training sessions, smaller social events such as game-day gatherings, and an annual employee appreciation week featuring daily snacks, creating a supportive environment focused on growth, recognition, and teamwork.Work EnvironmentThis role is based in an air-conditioned manufacturing facility with a separate air filtration system, providing a clean and comfortable workspace. The maintenance team supports approximately 19 machines and works within a department of about eight people, fostering close collaboration and strong communication. The environment emphasizes safety through structured programs and recognition for reporting concerns, and encourages continuous learning through regular training and lunch-and-learn sessions. Performance discussions occur in regular one-on-one meetings, and compensation growth is tied to individual contribution, including effort, attitude, attendance, and willingness to learn. The culture favors smaller, informal events over large holiday parties, with activities such as game-related gatherings and an employee appreciation week that includes daily snacks to promote engagement and morale.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of St. Petersburg, FL.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in St. Petersburg, FL.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.