Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician Opening

Pay: $23–$26/hr.
Rotating shifts, including weekends
3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience required

Overview

Join an industrial manufacturing facility as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, helping keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently. You’ll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment, support preventive maintenance programs, and work alongside production teams to minimize downtime. This position will begin as a temporary assignment, with the opportunity to transition to full-time employment following a successful performance review period.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial setting

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial equipment

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and diagrams

• Experience performing preventive maintenance, inspections, lubrication, and equipment repairs

• Ability to identify equipment issues, troubleshoot problems, and help minimize production downtime

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and computer skills

• Ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends, and remain dependable with regular attendance

Nice to Have

• 3–5 years of MIG and TIG welding experience

• Experience with metal fabrication and welding safety practices

• Familiarity with computerized preventive maintenance (PM) systems

• Experience coordinating maintenance activities with production teams and outside contractors

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Technical education in a related field

• At least 3 years of related industrial maintenance experience

Other Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods, up to 8 hours at a time

• Ability to lift and move up to 35 lbs frequently and occasionally handle items weighing less than 50 lbs

• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, climb, reach, and work in physically demanding industrial environments

• Comfortable working around moving equipment, overhead cranes, forklifts, welding equipment, and industrial machinery

• Must be able to work safely in noisy environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Familiarity with hand tools and industrial maintenance equipment is essential

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