Maintenance Specialist 1st Shift

Maintenance Specialist – 1st Shift

Pay: $34.00–$36.00 per hour
Schedule: 1st Shift
Start: ASAP
Experience: 5+ years in manufacturing; automotive experience strongly preferred

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Specialist to support the repair, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and automation issues.
• Perform complex preventive and predictive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC issues and electrical/electronic control problems.
• Repair, rebuild, or fabricate equipment components as needed.
• Perform major building electrical, construction, and security equipment repairs.
• Read and interpret electronic schematics with minimal assistance.
• Perform minor repairs to electronic circuit boards and control panels.
• Document maintenance and repair activities clearly for future reference.
• Follow all safety requirements and OSHA standards.
• Operate forklifts as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of PLC ladder logic and text-based control systems.
• Intermediate to advanced ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
• Ability to follow safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work orders to reduce production downtime.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.

Preferred Credentials

• PLC Technician Certificate preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Work Environment

• Facility includes approximately 75–100 machines across about 10 equipment types.
• Equipment includes slitters, cutters, presses, heat presses, laminators, rotary machines, and cookie-cutter machines.
• Experience maintaining older equipment is important.
• Strong electrical and PLC knowledge is required.
• PLC programming experience is not required.
• The facility produces value-added products rather than metal parts, including battery covers and noise-reduction materials.

Additional Details

• Immediate hiring need.
• Drug screening and background check required.
• Benefits include medical insurance with low premiums, dental insurance, 401(k) with employer match, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off.
• PTO accrues to 120 hours after the first year.