Industrial Maintenance Technician
We are seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support a high-volume manufacturing operation. This individual will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving a variety of industrial production equipment to ensure maximum uptime, safety, and efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, solving mechanical problems, and working in a fast-paced industrial environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative, predictive, and emergency maintenance on industrial manufacturing equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, chains, belts, pumps, motors, and drive systems.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Assist with electrical troubleshooting, including motors, sensors, switches, and control components.
- Perform equipment inspections and identify opportunities to prevent future breakdowns.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Complete work orders and preventative maintenance documentation using a maintenance management system.
- Work closely with production personnel to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Participate in equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a safe, organized work area while following all company safety procedures and Lockout/Tagout practices.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, and power transmission equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot industrial electrical systems is preferred.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting is a plus.
- Welding and fabrication experience is beneficial but not required.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and maintenance equipment.
- Comfortable working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
What We're Looking For
- Dependable, safety-focused professional with a strong work ethic.
- Someone who takes pride in keeping equipment operating efficiently.
- Ability to adapt to changing production demands and respond quickly to equipment issues.
- Desire to grow within a stable manufacturing environment and contribute to a collaborative maintenance team.
You should be proficient in:
- Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
- Maintenance and Repair Skills
- Industrial Electrical Experience