Maintenane Technician

Maintenance Technician – Heat Treating Facility

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of heat treating furnaces, industrial machinery, and facility equipment. This role supports safe, efficient, and continuous operation within a heat treatment manufacturing environment, minimizing downtime and ensuring equipment reliability across all shifts.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform visual inspections of heat treating furnaces, industrial machinery, and production equipment to ensure proper operation

• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager and Maintenance Technicians

• Perform corrective maintenance and equipment repairs, including replacing defective components and rebuilding worn parts

• Conduct preventive maintenance by cleaning and lubricating shafts, bearings, gears, chains, and moving mechanical components

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including transformers, electrical panels, wiring, and electronic components of industrial equipment

• Assemble, install, and maintain piping systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems

• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related furnace components

• Safely perform repairs using hand tools, measuring instruments, band saws, cutting tools, and grinding equipment in accordance with work instructions and equipment manuals

• Inspect and service equipment using forklifts and aerial lifts when required

• Repair and maintain facility structures, including walls, floors, and support systems

• Maintain and repair racking fixtures, furnace trays, and heat treat tooling

• Clean and maintain parts washers according to the preventive maintenance (PM) schedule

• Repair heat treat furnaces and supporting equipment in a timely manner to prevent unplanned downtime and production delays

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

• Follow OSHA safety standards and plant safety procedures at all times

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of maintenance training or related industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a heat treating or manufacturing environment

• Welding and/or industrial electrical knowledge required

• Ability to complete required training and obtain forklift and aerial lift certification within 90 days of hire

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, procedure manuals, blueprints, and safety literature

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write routine reports and maintenance documentation

• Strong organizational skills with a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Basic to intermediate math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals

• Ability to read and interpret graphs, charts, and data

• Willingness and flexibility to work different shifts, including nights or weekends as needed

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with industrial furnaces, heat treating equipment, and thermal processing systems

• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and CMMS systems

• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical troubleshooting, and mechanical maintenance

• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement