A day in the life
Your shift begins at 2:00 PM. You walk the floor, listening for changes in machine sounds and scanning dashboards for early warning signs. You queue up preventive maintenance tasks, tune a conveyor, replace a worn belt, and log each activity. When an unexpected fault trips a line, you dive into root-cause analysis—checking mechanical assemblies, tracing electrical control signals, and validating pneumatic and hydraulic pressures—then implement a repair and verify performance before handing the line back to production.
Throughout the evening, you coordinate with operators, vendors, and teammates to plan parts, schedule downtime, and share insights that boost reliability. Before 10:30 PM, you wrap up documentation, communicate equipment statuses, and capture improvement ideas for the next kaizen.
What you'll do
- Follow all safety and environmental procedures to protect people, equipment, and the facility.
- Execute preventive maintenance on production equipment and building systems to prevent failures.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems (motors, pumps, pneumatics, hydraulics, and related components).
- Diagnose issues on infrastructure systems and production assets; correct and confirm proper operation.
- Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions to avoid repeat issues.
- Maintain precise maintenance records, including work performed, parts used, and modifications.
- Communicate equipment condition, risks, and needs clearly to peers, leaders, and other departments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance uptime, safety, and process efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams and outside vendors to expedite solutions.
- Pursue ongoing training to strengthen technical capabilities and stay current with industry practices.
Skills and experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Broad knowledge of industrial maintenance methods and repair practices.
- Hands-on expertise with mechanical repair, including pumps, motors, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
- Familiarity with electrical control components and basic plumbing; proficiency with PLC-controlled systems is preferred.
- Comfort operating forklifts and scissor lifts; able to climb ladders and handle up to 50 lbs.
How you work
- Strong mechanical intuition and preventive maintenance mindset.
- Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and safety awareness.
- Clear communicator and reliable teammate.
Leveling and growth (II or III)
This opportunity can be aligned to Maintenance Technician II or III based on experience. For the Technician II scope specifically, you will:
- Handle a broad range of tasks on varied and more complex production equipment with minimal oversight.
- Share knowledge with peers and take on increasingly complex troubleshooting assignments.
- Participate in rotating on-call coverage when scheduled.
- Work under guidance from senior personnel while completing routine maintenance independently.
- Apply a solid, developing understanding of mechanical principles and repair techniques.
- Partner with higher-level technicians on machine diagnostics and repairs while building independence.
Schedule
Evening shift: can work 2PM-10:30PM. Rotating on-call may be assigned.
Proficiencies that set you up for success
- PLC troubleshooting
- Hydraulic systems and components
- Mechanical systems and component repair
- Electrical motors