Job Description

**Job Title:

** Maintenance Technician

**Shift

**: 1st Shift (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM)

**Pay

**: $26+ 

**Type

**: (Contract-to-Hire)

**Position Overview

**

We are seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians for a contract-to-hire opportunity in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for supporting equipment reliability, building maintenance, and production uptime across stamping presses, automation systems, and related plant equipment.

**Key Responsibilities

**

• Perform repair and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, presses, automation systems, and facility infrastructure 

• Troubleshoot and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems 

• Operate forklifts and man lifts as needed 

• Support press setup activities and contribute to reducing setup time through teamwork and continuous improvement 

• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout and electrical safe work practices 

• Complete preventive maintenance tasks, corrective repairs, and equipment improvements per maintenance schedules 

• Accurately document downtime, work orders, and maintenance activities following established procedures 

• Support wastewater handling duties after required training 

• Participate in lean manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction efforts 

• Collaborate with production and maintenance leadership to support operational goals 

• Perform additional duties as assigned 

**Required Qualifications

**

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment 

• Strong knowledge of stamping presses, conveyors, CNC machines, washers, and automated equipment 

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication systems, and mechanical troubleshooting 

• Ability to read and interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication schematics 

• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and diagrams 

• Welding experience (MIG and/or ARC) and torch cutting experience 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

• Familiarity with quality and compliance systems (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, or similar preferred) 

**Physical & Work Environment Requirements

**

• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs frequently 

• Extended periods of standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive motion 

• Occasional ladder use for facility maintenance 

• Manufacturing environment with continuous noise exposure 

• Must be willing to work overtime as required