Senior Maintenance Technician

Position Title: Senior Maintenance Technician

Location: Pataskala, OH

Pay: Starting up to $40.70/hr (includes 10% Shift Differential)
Plus quarterly performance bonus opportunities

1st Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM; optional Friday overtime, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM
2nd Shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:15 PM–2:45 AM; optional Friday overtime, 2:15 PM–10:45 PM

Type: Full-time, hourly (non-exempt)

Position Summary:

Ridge Corporation is hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician to serve in a leadership role within our maintenance department. If you have advanced multi-craft skills, adapt quickly, and want to keep growing your expertise, this role is for you.

You'll troubleshoot and repair production and facilities equipment, keep everything running at peak efficiency, and help install and commission new equipment. You'll work independently and alongside other plant personnel, leading by example with a positive attitude.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing by repairing industrial equipment, including electrical components, motors, pumps, hydraulic systems, compressors, chillers, and boilers

• Complete preventive maintenance on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, using your experience to catch problems before failures occur

• Troubleshoot and diagnose issues on all plant equipment and determine the right course of action

• Work confidently on electrical control devices, including sensors, VFDs, and PLCs

• Take part in equipment installations and commissioning

• Lead by example and support company policies, goals, and objectives

• Take on other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• At least 10 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment

• Advanced knowledge and troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze electrical and mechanical schematics, drawings, and manuals

• Experience working at heights (ladders, aerial lifts, roofs) and in confined spaces

• Ability to operate mobile equipment, including aerial lifts and forklifts

• Knowledge of company safety rules, OSHA, and department procedures, including Lockout/Tagout

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other computer programs

• Ability to read and understand English well enough to follow machinery controls, load types, temperatures, and times

• Basic math skills, including reading a tape measure

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This is a hands-on role on your feet for much of the shift, working across production and facilities equipment.

• Stand for long periods

• Use power tools safely

• Work at heights and in confined spaces

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits:

Quarterly performance bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, short-term and long-term disability, and more, starting after 30 days

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

Paid Vacation plus 9 paid holidays

Annual field day, monthly employee meetings, food trucks, and more

How to Apply:

Ready to join our team? Apply today, or email Chris Poe, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at View email address on apply.teamengine.io with any questions.

This posting describes the general nature and level of work for this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills, and management may assign or reassign duties at any time.

Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.