Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Location: Hudson, NY
Schedule: Day Shift; occasional off-hours/weekend work as needed
Reports To: General Manager
Department: Maintenance
Experience: Previous maintenance/production maintenance experience
Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining a safe, reliable, and productive operating environment through the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of machinery, tools, equipment, and utility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Prioritize and schedule maintenance and repair work to support production operations
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and service activities
• Develop, implement, and modify preventive maintenance programs for facility and production equipment
• Inspect machines, equipment, and systems to ensure compliance with operational standards
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality Control, Maintenance, and Engineering teams
• Order spare parts and replacement equipment as needed
• Respond to equipment installation and modification requests
• Document repairs and parts requests and maintain communication with affected departments
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment for employees and visitors
• Follow all company policies and OSHA requirements
• Apply sound judgment when prioritizing workflow to maintain a safe and productive work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous maintenance or production maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good communication skills
• Diagnostic aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex problems using appropriate tools and logical processes
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, construction, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Knowledge of and adherence to LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and parts schematics
• Ability to use common office programs, including email, Microsoft Word, and Excel
• Must possess a basic set of tools, including hand tools, small power tools, and a multimeter
• Experience repairing Brown & Sharpe machines is helpful

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and tactile, visual, and auditory acuity
• Ability to walk across uneven surfaces
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and stand for prolonged periods
• Sustained visual and mental attention
• Occasional lifting, bending, pulling, and carrying of up to 50 pounds

Schedule & Additional Requirements

• Day shift available
• Occasional off-hours or weekend work may be required for repairs intended to minimize production disruption