Maintenance tech

We are currently hiring skilled Industrial Maintenance Mechanics to join our growing team in Lexington! We have immediate openings across all shifts, offering you the flexibility to find the schedule that best fits your lifestyle, including premium pay differentials for our afternoon and evening teams. In this role, you will be the backbone of our production floor, responsible for troubleshooting complex mechanical systems, maintaining 480V electrical components, and utilizing your technical expertise to keep our automated machinery running at peak efficiency. We offer a highly competitive pay scale, a comprehensive benefits package, and a dedicated tool allowance to ensure you have everything you need to succeed. If you are a proactive problem-solver with experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC diagnostics who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, apply today to join a team that values your technical craft.

salary: $55,000 - $85,000 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 3 PM - 11 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Emergency Repair & Troubleshooting: Perform rapid-response repairs on production equipment (conveyors, packaging lines, and CNC machinery) to minimize downtime during the 2nd shift production peak.
• Preventative Maintenance (PM): Execute scheduled PM work orders, including lubrication, filter changes, and belt adjustments, following manufacturer specifications and internal checklists.
• Electrical & Control Systems: Troubleshoot and repair 480V 3-phase motors, control circuits, and sensor issues. (If looking for higher-level techs, add: Troubleshoot PLC ladder logic and Allen-Bradley/Siemens I/O modules.)
• Mechanical Systems: Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and compressors.
• Precision Tool Usage: Use micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators to ensure machine tolerances are met; utilize multimeters and oscilloscopes for electrical diagnostics.
• Documentation (CMMS): Accurately log all repairs, parts used, and equipment status in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure seamless communication with the 3rd and 1st shifts.
• Fabrication & Welding: Perform light fabrication and welding (MIG/TIG/Stick) to repair safety guards, jigs, or fixtures as needed

Skills

• Maintenance
• Electrical
• Blueprints
• General Maintenance
• Electronic Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.