Machine Maintenance Technician

Starting out in 1978, Superior Outdoor Products offers high-quality, easy-to-install fencing and railing products for your outdoor living spaces. As a company, we look for team players who want to be problem solvers and grow continuously. In return, our company offers a respectful workplace where new ideas are celebrated and individuals are challenged to be the best versions of themselves. 

The Maintenance Technician supports the success of operations by delivering high-quality service with a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity. This role is responsible for applying uptime and reliability strategies to maximize operational efficiency and capacity, ultimately delivering value to both internal and external customers. The ideal candidate collaborates across teams and works with a variety of equipment and processes to ensure commitments and customer expectations are consistently met or exceeded. 

Status Hourly, Non-Exempt  Position Type Full-time, Hours 40-45 hours Schedule M-F  

Key Roles 

• Maintain and optimize machinery and equipment to ensure maximum uptime  
• Participate in reliability and continuous improvement initiatives  
• Deliver value-driven support to internal and external customers  
• Develop and actively pursue a personal development plan 

Key Competencies: 

• Strong willingness to learn and follow direction  
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement  
• Effective problem-solving skills with a proactive approach  
• Ability to communicate and collaborate across departments  
• Commitment to company mission, values, and culture 

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Develop a working knowledge of product lines and processes across all value streams  
• Utilize CMMS to complete, track, and document maintenance tasks  
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, including condition monitoring  
• Use a variety of tools to repair, align, measure, assemble, and disassemble equipment  
• Follow and enforce safe work practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures  
• Understand equipment design, functionality, and operational requirements  
• Provide machining and fabrication support (e.g., extrusion tooling, machine parts, flow racks)  
• Share knowledge and train team members to support skill development  
• Accurately charge parts and labor to jobs to maintain asset history and data integrity  
• Perform other duties as assigned; responsibilities may evolve and include cross-departmental support 

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED required  
• Technical or trade school training preferred  
• 1–2 years of maintenance or manufacturing experience preferred  
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting skills  
• Experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance is a plus 

Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office and manufacturing setting.  May be subject to the current local weather conditions.     

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Eligible for insurance on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401k Retirement plan
• Eligible to start with up to 15 days of PTO.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing setting. May be subject to the current local weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk, and listen. The employee will at times need to lift up to 50 pounds.