Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job description:

We're looking for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support a high-volume manufacturing operation. In this role, you'll troubleshoot production equipment, respond to mechanical breakdowns, and perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on production equipment.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Repair and replace conveyors, conveyor components, bearings, gearboxes, and motors.
• Perform shaft alignments on rotating equipment.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance on compounding lines.
• Inspect bearings, couplings, belts, chains, and other mechanical components for wear.
• Read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and equipment documentation to diagnose problems.
• Monitor and remove material build-up to maintain equipment performance.
• Assist with larger equipment repairs, installations, and changeouts.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend long-term corrective actions.
• Work safely while supporting continuous production.

Job Experience

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining rotating equipment, including:
• Conveyors
• Bearings
• Gearboxes
• Electric motors
• Ability to perform shaft alignments independently.
• Experience replacing conveyors and conveyor components.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Experience completing preventive maintenance routes with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work around moving industrial equipment.