Job description:
We're looking for a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support a high-volume manufacturing operation. In this role, you'll troubleshoot production equipment, respond to mechanical breakdowns, and perform preventive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on production equipment.
- Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
- Repair and replace conveyors, conveyor components, bearings, gearboxes, and motors.
- Perform shaft alignments on rotating equipment.
- Complete scheduled preventive maintenance on compounding lines.
- Inspect bearings, couplings, belts, chains, and other mechanical components for wear.
- Read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and equipment documentation to diagnose problems.
- Monitor and remove material build-up to maintain equipment performance.
- Assist with larger equipment repairs, installations, and changeouts.
- Identify recurring equipment failures and recommend long-term corrective actions.
- Work safely while supporting continuous production.
Job Experience
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience maintaining rotating equipment, including:
- Conveyors
- Bearings
- Gearboxes
- Electric motors
- Ability to perform shaft alignments independently.
- Experience replacing conveyors and conveyor components.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
- Experience completing preventive maintenance routes with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work around moving industrial equipment.