Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment, facility systems, and support equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role requires a self-motivated individual with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills who can work both independently and collaboratively within a fabrication and manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility-related equipment to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities on production equipment and facility systems to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair machinery to minimize unexpected failures and improve overall reliability.
• Install, maintain, and repair motors, pumps, fans, dust collection systems, compressed air systems, paint application systems, and other production equipment.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, plumbing, and carpentry repairs as needed to support facility and equipment upkeep.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and preventative maintenance documentation using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other material handling equipment safely to support maintenance and production activities.
• Assist with new equipment installations and modifications to existing equipment and systems.
• Support facility improvements, including building maintenance and upgrades, to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
• Perform grounds upkeep tasks such as landscaping and weed control to maintain a clean and orderly facility exterior.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing equipment performance, safety, and productivity.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to prioritize maintenance tasks and respond promptly to equipment issues.

Essential Skills:

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills for production equipment and facility systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and components.
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Proficiency in performing preventative maintenance on manufacturing and fabrication equipment.
• Ability to inspect, diagnose, and repair a wide range of machinery and support equipment.
• Skill in installing, maintaining, and repairing motors, pumps, fans, dust collection systems, compressed air systems, and paint application systems.
• Competence in maintaining accurate records, work orders, and preventative maintenance documentation in a CMMS.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other material handling equipment.
• Comfort working in a fabrication manufacturing environment with varied equipment and systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience supporting equipment installations and modifications.
• Ability to perform grounds upkeep, including landscaping and weed control.
• Participation in continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing or fabrication setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety in all maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to engage in continued job training opportunities to expand skills.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from competitive pay based on experience, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and a 401(k) plan with company match. The organization supports professional growth through continued job training opportunities, fostering a culture of development, stability, and long-term career progression.

Work Environment:

This role operates in a fabrication manufacturing environment that is non-climate controlled, where conditions may vary with the seasons. Work is performed on first shift, with options that include a Monday through Friday schedule as well as a first-shift weekend schedule. The environment involves regular interaction with production equipment, facility systems, and material handling equipment, requiring adherence to safety procedures and appropriate work attire suitable for an active industrial setting.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Bardstown, KY.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $70000.00/yr. 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.

Competitive pay based on experience. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Paid vacation and holidays. 401(k) with company match. Continued job training opportunities

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Bardstown, KY.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.