Maintenance Technician

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical systems typically found in an industrial production facility.


• Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, and transformers.


• Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical and electronic control components such as photo eyes, relays, limit switches, proximity sensors, timers, solenoids, servo drives, tachometers and encoders.


• Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting motors, motor starters, gearboxes, drive systems, fans, pumps, conveyors, timing belts.


• Understanding or ability to learn PLC ladder logic and troubleshooting components (CPU back planes, I/O boards, counters, control and communications modules).


• Developing and maintaining good working relationships across all levels of the organization, work as part of a dedicated maintenance team.


• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.


• Ability to work in hot environments, temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.


• Occasionally pushing and pulling wheeled carts loaded with tools or materials, weighing up to 100 pounds.


• Engaging in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists.


• Ability to climb stairs and ladders safely and without limitation.


• Ability to work in industrial environments that may be noisy, with limited lighting, unheated, not air-conditioned.


• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.

Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED required, degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field preferred.


• Four years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the Mechanical or Electrical field preferred


• Maintenance experience in an industrial setting, preferably a continuous operation.


• Experience with electrical systems ranging from 24V control through 480V supply.


• Experience with maintaining and repairing robotic packaging systems is a plus.


• Experience and proficiency in the following areas a plus:

o Electrical and electronic principles

o Blueprint and electrical schematic reading

o Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

o Preventative maintenance procedures

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize projects and workload.


• Strength in collaboration and working in a team environment


• Schedule is set/ 4 days week one/ 3 days week two, working only 14-15 days per month. Overtime available (plant operation is continuous: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays).


• Additional Benefits: Annual Tool Allowance, Safety shoe and safety glasses. Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Bonus, Life Insurance, Disability