Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This role focuses heavily on preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of CNC lathes and mills, as well as a wide range of production and facility equipment. The Maintenance Technician performs daily maintenance tasks, diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, and supports the safe and efficient operation of a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance functions on all production equipment, including CNC equipment, manual lathes, grinders, vacuum furnaces, and plant support equipment such as compressors, pumps, and cooling towers/heat exchanger systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) activities on facilities and equipment, ensuring all scheduled PMs are completed accurately and on time.
• Troubleshoot and repair CNC lathes and CNC mills, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Perform general facility repairs, including plumbing, electrical, and minor HVAC tasks, to keep the facility in optimal working condition.
• Carry out welding and fabrication tasks as assigned to support equipment repair, modification, or installation.
• Assist with additional duties such as plumbing, welding, and fabrication based on experience and operational needs.
• Repair and maintain CNC machines and related support systems to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Use proper tools, equipment, and safety procedures while performing maintenance and repairs.
• Clean up the job site after completion of preventive maintenance or repair work, ensuring work areas remain organized and safe.
• Collaborate with other maintenance team members to share knowledge, resolve complex issues, and support continuous improvement of maintenance processes.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and repair CNC machines, including CNC lathes and CNC mills.
• Hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical drawings for mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Solid understanding of motor controls, electrical repair, and hydraulic repair.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience working on compressors, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchanger systems, and similar plant support equipment.
• Experience with general facility repairs, including plumbing, electrical work, and minor HVAC tasks.
• Proficiency in welding and fabrication for maintenance and repair applications.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing preventive maintenance in a CNC-focused manufacturing environment.
• Work history in maintaining manual lathes, grinders, vacuum furnaces, and other precision equipment.
• Familiarity with climate-controlled manufacturing facilities and their support systems.
• Comfort working in a laid-back, team-oriented culture with long-tenured maintenance staff.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate work with production and other departments.
• Flexibility to take on additional duties such as welding, plumbing, and fabrication as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a very clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility that values long-term stability and a relaxed, supportive culture. The maintenance team enjoys a laid-back environment, reflected in an impressive average tenure of 12 years, offering you the opportunity to grow your skills alongside experienced colleagues. You can expect a well-organized shop, consistent daytime hours, and a workplace that prioritizes safety, cleanliness, and work-life balance.

Work Environment

This position operates in a very clean, climate-controlled manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on organization and safety. The role follows a first-shift schedule, working Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will work with CNC equipment, manual lathes, grinders, vacuum furnaces, compressors, pumps, and cooling tower/heat exchanger systems, as well as standard maintenance tools and welding and fabrication equipment. The culture is laid-back and stable, with a maintenance department known for long average job tenure, providing a collaborative and supportive setting for daily work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Albany, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/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)