Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician provides safe, reliable preventive maintenance and repairs to production lines and assembly equipment. This role focuses on minimizing downtime, preventing product damage or loss, and supporting setup, changeover, and troubleshooting of production lines in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned production lines and equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting parts, machinery, and systems.
• Set up production lines and equipment accurately and efficiently, completing required setups with minimal follow-up and in an expeditious manner.
• Troubleshoot equipment and production issues as they arise, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Determine appropriate measures to avoid future equipment and process problems and contribute to long-term reliability improvements.
• Recommend improvements for changeovers, operations, product quality, and overall production efficiency.
• Comply with all company safety procedures, including lock-out/tag-out and other applicable safety protocols, and follow all Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Rules.
• Monitor adjustments, speeds, and moving components during production runs to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Report problems, hazards, concerns, operator errors, and other issues to the Production Supervisor or appropriate personnel as needed.
• Maintain company records, tools, and equipment in good operating condition and complete all required documentation accurately and on time.
• Keep the Maintenance Shop and line equipment cabinets clean, organized, and properly maintained.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with production, maintenance, and other team members to coordinate work and resolve issues.
• Attend company-scheduled training and stay current with procedures, safety requirements, and equipment knowledge.
• Perform all work onsite within the manufacturing facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production and maintenance operations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as a maintenance technician or in a similar industrial maintenance role.
• Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulics and pneumatics in a production environment
• Familiarity with blueprint reading for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to stay organized and maintain clean, orderly workspaces such as maintenance shops and equipment cabinets.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams.
• Capability to adapt to changing priorities and handle a variety of tasks rather than performing the same work every day.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills as a foundation for more advanced technical work.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a balanced and engaging work experience where you are not working on the same task every day. The organization actively encourages work-life balance and does not require mandatory overtime, allowing you to plan your time outside of work more effectively. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage with employer contributions to a Health Savings Account, 401(k) retirement savings with a competitive employer match, and paid time off. You receive 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating days, as well as 80 hours of PTO in the first two years, supporting rest, recovery, and personal commitments. The culture values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, providing a supportive environment where maintenance professionals can grow their skills and contribute meaningfully to production success.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in a manufacturing environment with three primary shift options:

First shift (Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.),

Second shift (Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with a shift differential),

and weekend shift (Friday through Sunday, 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a higher shift differential).

The facility includes typical manufacturing conditions such as some temperature extremes, dust, noise, wet areas, and exposure to hazardous chemicals. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and includes, but is not limited to, hairnets, beard nets, and protective eyewear. The environment involves working around production lines, moving machinery, and automated systems, with a strong emphasis on safety procedures such as lock-out/tag-out and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures. The dress code supports safe operation and compliance with PPE requirements appropriate for a manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)