Maintenance Technician

Job Title Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift, Mon‑Fri 8 AM – 5 PM. Pay range: $28 – $36 per hour. Overview Prototek is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for maintaining production equipment, facility systems, company vehicles, and grounds while partnering with production teams to minimize downtime and improve overall performance. If you enjoy troubleshooting problems, coordinating repairs, improving processes, and working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Coordinate maintenance and repair activities for manufacturing equipment, facilities, and fleet vehicles Partner with production teams to minimize downtime and keep operations running efficiently Schedule preventative maintenance and oversee outside service providers Support facility improvements related to productivity, safety, quality, and ergonomics Maintain facility grounds, building systems, and safety compliance standards Assist with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility‑related issues Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement mindset Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent required. 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience maintaining production equipment, facilities, and building systems. Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and facility maintenance. Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills. Ability to read technical drawings and equipment documentation. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred. Forklift certification or trainer certification is a plus. Benefits Health, dental, vision, life and short‑term disability insurance Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance 9 paid holidays annually Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) match: 100% of the first 3% and 50% for 4% and 5% Education reimbursement program Career advancement opportunities Flexible schedule Competitive pay scale Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service Work Authorization Must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements – Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States‑based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr