Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Join a growing team as a Maintenance Technician in a modern industrial facility in Kenton, OH. In this role, you perform both preventative and reactive maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment, ensuring reliable operation of production machinery and building systems on a steady 2nd shift schedule with no weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on industrial machinery and facility equipment to minimize downtime and maintain safe operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems, including motors, presses, and related equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble motors and mechanical components with precision to support repairs and equipment overhauls.
• Maintain and service boilers, chillers, furnaces, and water pumps as needed to support facility utilities.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems using schematics and technical documentation.
• Conduct press machine maintenance, including inspection, adjustment, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
• Use electrical troubleshooting techniques to identify issues in industrial equipment and perform necessary repairs.
• Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and fluid schematics to guide troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting to support equipment controls and assist with resolving issues on Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage to support reliability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance personnel to prioritize work orders and ensure equipment is ready for scheduled operations.
• Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Essential Skills

• 2–4 years of experience in industrial maintenance working with a variety of production and facility equipment.
• Hands-on experience with boilers, chillers, furnaces, and water pumps.
• Proficiency in motor disassembly and reassembly for repair and maintenance.
• Strong electro-mechanical troubleshooting skills for industrial equipment.
• Experience performing both preventative and reactive maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, including the ability to work from schematics.
• Experience with press machine maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting on industrial machinery.
• Comfort working on 2nd shift (6:00 PM–6:30 AM) on a rotating weekly schedule.
• Ability to work effectively in a small maintenance team and support multiple pieces of equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs, particularly Allen Bradley and Siemens systems.
• Additional experience with boilers, chillers, furnaces, and water pumps beyond minimum requirements is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with production and other departments.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to established procedures and guidelines.

Why Work Here?

You join a small, close-knit facility where your work has a direct impact and your expertise is valued. The environment offers a stable 2nd shift schedule with no weekend requirements, supporting work-life balance. You benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), along with the opportunity to work in a modern, updated facility with new equipment and machines. The compact team structure allows you to take ownership of your work, build broad technical experience, and grow your skills across multiple systems.

Work Environment

The role is based in a modern industrial facility built in 2016, featuring updated equipment and machines. The site is small-scale, with an approximate headcount of 45 people and two shifts, and currently only two maintenance personnel on staff, providing a collaborative and focused work setting. The facility is clean and organized, contributing to a professional and efficient work atmosphere. It is non-temperature-controlled, but fans and large doors are used in warmer months to improve air flow and comfort. Work is performed on 2nd shift from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM following a rotating schedule: Week 1 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) and Week 2 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), with no weekend shifts required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.