Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you someone who can keep production running and tackle complex equipment issues head-on?  We’re looking for a skilled problem-solver with experience in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to join our team and keep operations running safely and efficiently!

APEX Placement and Consulting has partnered with an exciting company in Lancaster, OH looking to add Maintenance Technicians to their already amazing team.  Their primary responsibility will be to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.  Keep reading for more details!

What’s in it for you:

• Two shifts to meet your scheduling needs
  • 1st shift - Monday to Friday from 6am-2:30pm
  • 2nd shift - Monday to Friday from 3pm-11:30pm
• Competitive hourly rate between $35-$40/hr. depending on experience 
• Direct Hire position - you'll be hired on directly with our client!
• Amazing benefit package once hired in permanently
  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401K
  • Paid vacation and company paid holidays
  • Wellness programs and incentives

  What  your day will look like:

• Read and interpret electrical/mechanical schematics, one-line diagrams, PLC ladder logic, and technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on production machinery and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing systems, including pumps, conveyors, hoists, motors, and other production equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures, replace components, test repairs, and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Perform electrical maintenance, including wiring, conduit installation, motor wiring, outlets, and approved equipment modifications.
• Lead or assist with welding, fabrication, piping, tubing, carpentry, and general facility maintenance projects.
• Maintain and lubricate machinery, tools, and material-handling equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Provide technical recommendations for equipment purchases, designs, installations, and modifications.
• Perform required safety and facility inspections, including eyewash stations, emergency lighting, decontamination systems, and CO detectors.
• Follow all OSHA, company safety, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Communicate effectively with maintenance teams and management regarding equipment issues, repairs, and priorities.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Working knowledge of and troubleshooting experience with electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other computer-based systems.
• Knowledge of company safety policies, OSHA regulations, departmental procedures, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Ability to safely work at heights, including the use of ladders and aerial lifts.
• Ability to safely work in confined spaces.

  At Apex, we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Your unique experiences and perspectives are valuable to us, and we’re excited to see how you might contribute to our team. While we have outlined a set of qualifications for this role, we recognize that experience and skills can come from a variety of backgrounds. If you meet most of these qualifications and are eager to learn and grow with us, we invite you to apply.