Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with schedule flexibility and occasional weekend coverage as needed. Some later-day coverage may be required based on team needs.

Scout is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for an established manufacturing facility in Oxford, PA. This is a hands-on plant-floor role focused on equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and troubleshooting across mechanical and electrical systems.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded maintenance technician who can diagnose problems, make repairs with minimal supervision, and contribute across multiple trades. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with strong benefits and a retirement/pension program.

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on plant machinery and production equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose industrial electrical issues involving motors, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, breakers, power supplies, and related controls
• Use a multimeter and other diagnostic tools to identify electrical and mechanical faults
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production downtime and determine the root cause of failures
• Complete work orders and preventative maintenance documentation accurately
• Assist with equipment installation, repairs, modifications, piping, wiring, and fabrication as needed
• Identify worn or failing components and complete repairs independently when appropriate
• Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and other maintenance team members to resolve recurring equipment issues
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized maintenance and work areas
• Follow all environmental, safety, lockout/tagout, and operational procedures

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of hands-on industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability with experience repairing production equipment
• Working knowledge of motors, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, sprockets, chains, and valves
• Practical industrial electrical troubleshooting experience
• Ability to work independently, prioritize breakdowns, and complete repairs with limited supervision
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, team-oriented work style with a willingness to learn unfamiliar equipment and systems
• Comfortable using Windows-based systems for email, work orders, and basic documentation

Nice to Have

• Welding and fabrication experience, including MIG, stick, cutting, grinding, or related shop work
• Experience troubleshooting 3-phase motors, VFDs, motor starters, relays, or industrial controls
• PLC troubleshooting or diagnostic exposure
• Maintenance experience on industrial forklifts or other mobile equipment
• Background in heavy industrial, lumber, wood products, food, packaging, plastics, or similar manufacturing environments

Compensation & Benefits

• $28.50–$35.00 per hour, based on experience
• Direct-hire position
• Comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement/pension benefits, paid holidays, and vacation
• Pre-employment background check and drug screening required

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor industrial setting with exposure to heat, cold, humidity, dust, and changing weather conditions
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working around production equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, with heavier loads handled with assistance or equipment
• Must be comfortable working in an active industrial production environment

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person