Job Description

Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

Cleveland, OH

Pay: $28.00+/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM (Overtime Available)

Champion Personnel is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for a well-established heat-treating company located in Cleveland near Detroit Avenue. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity offering competitive pay, excellent benefits upon hire, and long-term career stability.

About the Company: Our client specializes in enhancing the properties of various metals through advanced heat-treating processes. The company serves industries including automotive, aerospace, and heavy industrial manufacturing, utilizing specialized thermal processing equipment, vacuum furnaces, salt bath furnaces, and an in-house metallurgical testing lab.

Job Responsibilities: Perform preventative maintenance on plant machinery and equipment. Install and replace belts, bearings, chains, and other mechanical components. Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform repairs in a timely manner. Test equipment following repairs to ensure proper operation. Complete both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks. Perform general facility maintenance including painting and cleaning. Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings. Complete basic MIG welding as needed. Operate forklifts and assist with equipment movement. Utilize basic computer programs including Microsoft Word and Outlook

Qualifications: 2–4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems. Blueprint reading skills. Basic MIG welding experience. Forklift experience preferred. Ability to lift 40–50 pounds. Steel toe boots required

Work Environment: This position works in a manufacturing facility where employees are regularly exposed to heat, dust, humidity, noise, and fumes. Candidates must be comfortable standing, bending, and working in a physically demanding environment.

Benefits Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Performance Reviews with Raise Opportunities, Friendly, Family-Owned Work Environment, State-of-the-Art Break Room

You should be proficient in:

• Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Equipment Repair & Maintenance

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• MIG Welder