Maintenance Technician

Millwright / Industrial Maintenance Technician

We're looking for a skilled Millwright / Industrial Maintenance Technician to support production operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment. In this role, you'll work closely with production teams to ensure machinery operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

What You'll Do

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment

Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and production equipment issues

Set up and adjust automated and manual machinery

Replace tooling, punches, and machine components as needed

Respond to maintenance requests and equipment breakdowns

Identify root causes of recurring equipment problems and implement solutions

Complete preventative maintenance schedules and documentation

Maintain inventory accuracy for maintenance supplies and spare parts

Support production teams and equipment reliability initiatives

Follow all safety procedures and company standards

Required Qualifications

3+ years of industrial maintenance, millwright, or manufacturing maintenance experience OR Technical training combined with relevant maintenance experience Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills Experience performing preventative maintenance (PMs) Electrical troubleshooting experience Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues Experience working with production machinery and automated equipment Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

PLC troubleshooting or programming experience Experience with molding equipment or molding operations Industrial automation experience Vision inspection or optical inspection experience Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, and work instructions Strong documentation and maintenance recordkeeping skills

Schedule

1st Shift Monday Friday 7:00 AM 3:30 PM Consistent daytime schedule Work-life balance with evenings off

Work Environment

Modern manufacturing facility Clean and organized production environment Smaller, team-oriented workforce Exposure to moving mechanical equipment Occasional exposure to chemicals, fumes, and manufacturing materials Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided Moderate noise levels

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive benefits package Growing company with long-term stability Strong work-life balance All tools provided by the employer Close-knit teams with strong collaboration Opportunity to contribute to a growing manufacturing operation Performance-focused culture with opportunities for advancement

Ideal Candidate

You may be a great fit if you have experience as a: Millwright Industrial Maintenance Technician Maintenance Mechanic Mechanical Technician Electro-Mechanical Technician Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Industrial Mechanic

Apply Today

If you're a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, preventing downtime, and keeping production running smoothly, we'd love to connect with you.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rensselaer, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Rensselaer,NY.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2026.