Maintenance Technician - 1st

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Blue Ash, OH
Employment Type: 1st Shift, Full-time, Direct hire

Job Brief
Kable Workforce Solutions is hiring a Maintenance Technician for our client. This job is responsible for a wide range of activities involving troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining the plant production machinery and equipment, and physical building systems. This position will also assist in developing an inventory system for key parts for emergency repairs.

What’s a Typical Day Like?

• Help the plant run to optimal production levels by repairing or installing equipment and respond to breakdowns or faulty equipment calls throughout the plant
• Safely and efficiently troubleshoot, diagnose and repair hydraulic, air, electrical, plumbing and electronic (PLC) problems on various types of printing/mailing industry machinery and equipment such as chillers; compressors; offset presses; bindery, mailing and packaging equipment; etc. Perform services on building utilities such as plumbing, painting, snow removal, etc.
• Locates and diagnoses failures, replaces defective components, and performs basic troubleshooting using standard equipment, detailed drawings, diagrams, sketches, specifications, prints, manuals, and verbal and/or written instructions.
• Properly inspect and maintain shop equipment, in accordance with OSHA regulation.
• Follow a preventive maintenance schedule to lessen exposure to downtime related repairs and maintenance.
• Keep the maintenance and inventory areas clean and organized.
• Assist in set up of the production machines and assist Senior Maintenance Technician.
• Perform general plant and building maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and follows work instruction.
• Assist in monitoring all work performed by outside contractors.
• Communicate with all levels of employees as needed.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager
• General Janitorial duties

What Are the Requirements of the Job?

• Machine maintenance experience with a general background in electrical and/or mechanical systems preferred.
• Good computer skills.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• General OSHA Standards, use of portable fire extinguisher, hazardous waste awareness, OSHA standards for lockout/tagout procedures, fire safety and fall protection knowledge preferred.
• Attention to details and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to read electrical testing devices such as ohmmeters and voltmeters
• Ability to work in a physically demanding & fast-paced environment.
• Able to work all shifts and overtime as needed
• Safety first – always conducts a risk assessment before undertaking work and informs colleagues and other employees how to correctly follow appropriate safety procedures.
• Team Player – Stays to get the job done
• Ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving to identify solutions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all employees
• Ability to work independently and handle competing priorities simultaneously.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Must be motivated towards productivity improvements, safety and quality awareness.
• Willing and able to provide occasional off-shift attended support for emergency repairs
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver License, reliable transportation and solid attendance.
• Must pass a background check and DOT Physical
• Trade school or college courses in Electrical, Hydraulic and Pneumatics preferred.
• 3-5 years’ of experience within the field of industrial maintenance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred but not required

How to Apply And Next Steps?
Please submit your resume in our application by clicking “apply now.” We look forward to reviewing your application and you will hear from us within 1 business day.

About Kable Workforce Solutions
For over 50 years, Kable Workforce Solutions has been connecting skilled professionals with leading employers across the region. We’re dedicated to helping people build lasting careers and helping companies grow through quality, integrity, and partnership.

We believe in people first — empowering individuals to succeed and celebrating the work that drives our communities forward.

Kable Workforce Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Read our full diversity statement here.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.