Maintenance Technician

National Safety Apparel - Arkansas, 5721 N 6th St, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, United States of America Job Description Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00 AM We have one job: To keep American workers safe NSA is looking for self-starters who can help support our mission. Are you ready? Maintenance Technician - Arkansas Reports To: Plant Manager Direct Reports: None FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview: Responsible for maintenance (preventative & repairs) on all plant equipment and occasionally help with facility maintenance. Essential Job Functions: Performs all tasks in a safe and OSHA approved manner wearing appropriate PPE when necessary. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all cutting and spreading equipment. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all sewing machines. Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all other production pieces of equipment. Record all maintenance and repair services performed into Maintenance Log. Maintain a neat and orderly work area and clean up thoroughly when completing a production repair or request. Maintain neat and orderly spare parts, cabinets, and machine manuals. Be part of a maintenance team that is constantly looking to find ways for a sewer or sewing team to improve their efficiency. Be involved in various machine and/or facility projects. Training: Provided on the job and may be supplemented with external, local, or out-of-town training. Qualifications: Education & Certifications: High school diploma or GED preferred. Experience: 2 years of machine/equipment maintenance in a manufacturing environment preferred. Key Competencies: Likes to build and fix things, persistence (wants it done, but wants it done “right”), positive attitude, dependent, analytical thinking, problem solving, good communication skills, and functional computer skills (email, PM logs/tracking and maintenance tracking). Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for duration of shift, manual dexterity when working with industrial sewing machines of all sizes, and good vision (corrected vision is fine). Needs to be able to lift 40 lbs. Working Conditions: Temperature-regulated plant environment and consistent background machine noise. Benefits: We offer several employee benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, PTO, and Holiday Pay. EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law. Pay Type Hourly National Safety Apparel - Arkansas, 5721 N 6th St, Ft. Smith, Arkansas, United States of America #J-18808-Ljbffr National-Safety-Apparel