Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician (Electrical and Mechanical)

This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting industrial electrical and mechanical systems in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment. You will work primarily on reactive maintenance, diagnosing issues on production equipment and restoring operations safely and efficiently, while supporting a dedicated preventive maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems ranging from 24V DC up to 480V, including identifying faults and performing safe rewiring as needed.
• Diagnose and repair issues on 480V circuits, ensuring proper operation of power distribution to production equipment.
• Maintain and troubleshoot variable frequency drives (VFDs) and drive control systems, including performing repairs and adjustments to optimize performance.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting to support automated equipment, including identifying control issues and collaborating with others to implement corrective actions.
• Use Ethernet-based tools and systems to support troubleshooting of networked equipment and controls.
• Perform industrial mechanical maintenance on production machinery, including inspection, adjustment, and replacement of mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and associated components.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems, including air lines, valves, actuators, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and pneumatic diagrams to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Support maintenance of plastics production equipment, such as extrusion machines, palletizers, wrappers, grinders, and conveyors, by identifying and resolving mechanical and electrical problems.
• Access and maintain supply cabinets and components for electrical systems from 24V DC to 480V, ensuring proper selection and installation of parts.
• Collaborate with the dedicated preventive maintenance team by providing feedback on recurring issues and suggesting improvements.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately to support ongoing reliability and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with industrial 480V electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on industrial mechanical maintenance experience on production equipment.
• Strong knowledge of low-voltage and high-voltage systems from 24V to 480V.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and fault-finding on industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints, schematics, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Practical experience working with 24V480V electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with plastics production maintenance, particularly extrusion equipment, is a strong plus.
• Additional PLC troubleshooting skills, including working with various control platforms, are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, and related industrial systems beyond basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret and work from detailed blueprints, schematics, and pneumatic drawings with minimal supervision.
• Schooling or formal education in robotics and automation is a significant advantage.
• Experience working with Ethernet-based industrial control networks is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization that offers a clean, climate-controlled facility and a strong sense of job security. The company supports long-term career development and provides clear opportunities for growth, allowing you to expand your technical skills and advance professionally in a supportive environment.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility designed to provide a comfortable and safe environment for maintenance work. You will work around industrial production equipment such as plastics extrusion machines, palletizers, wrappers, grinders, and conveyors, using tools and test equipment suited for 24V480V electrical systems, VFDs, PLCs, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The facility emphasizes stability and long-term employment, offering job security and opportunities for growth within a structured maintenance team that includes a dedicated preventive maintenance function.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $36.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Vandalia, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.