Maintenance Technician

Maintenance TechnicianOur client is seeking to add a NEW Maintenance Tech to their team. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance and troubleshooting tasks to support efficient plant operations. This role ensures all equipment and systems are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and performance. This is a Direct Hire role. Reports To: Plant ManagerWhat you will be doing as a Maintenance Tech:Perform preventive and routine maintenance on plant equipmentExecute scheduled major overhauls on mechanical and electrical systemsTroubleshoot pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical issuesRespond to emergency repairs and support planned shutdown maintenanceComplete basic welding and fabrication tasksAssist with installation of new equipment and system upgradesMaintain inventory of maintenance parts and suppliesSupport additional maintenance and production activities as assignedSkills you ideally bring to the table as a Maintenance Tech:Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial or agricultural maintenance environmentProven ability to complete maintenance projects successfullyAbility to work both independently and collaboratively within a teamMaintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and follow all safety protocolsWorking knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systemsAbility to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprintsAbility to identify components and troubleshoot electrical systemsExperience with motor starters, PLCs, and solid-state equipmentProficient in using hand tools and metal fabrication equipmentAbility to safely operate: Forklifts, Aerial lifts, Skid steersMaintain clear and consistent communication with plant leadership and operatorsRespond promptly to plant operational issuesThorough understanding of: Lockout/Tagout procedures, Hot work permits, Confined space protocolsMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentAbility to bend, stoop, reach overhead, and climb as neededLift and move heavy materialsFull use of hands and feet for equipment operationAbility to work in harsh environments, including exposure to dust and outdoor conditionsAbility to understand and follow written and verbal instructionsStrong communication skillsBasic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)Visual acuity (20/20 vision with or without corrective lenses)Hours you will be working as a Maintenance Tech Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM On-call availability required during scheduled periodsSaige Partners, one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest, believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionals Build Careers, Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture.