Industrial Maintenance Specialist #3572712
Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Specialist - Second Shift
Location:La Vista, NE
Salary Compensation: $52,000 - 78,000 per year (Salary commensurate with experience.)
Work Location: On-Site Only (Not remote or hybrid)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Manufacturing
Company Size: 100-500 million in annual revenue
Keys to Job: 5+ years industrial maintenance experience or equivalent technical training; advanced mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills; knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, hydraulics, and pneumatics; schematic reading ability; strong safety focus and teamwork orientation; high-school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred).
Position Overview
This skilled trades position performs preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and facility infrastructure during second shift to minimize downtime, ensure safety, and maintain peak operational efficiency.
Core Responsibilities
· Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic control systems including PLCs, VFDs, and CNC equipment.
· Conducting detailed inspections, alignments, and recalibrations to restore machinery to original manufacturer specifications.
· Utilizing hand and power tools, welding/cutting equipment, and diagnostic instruments while strictly following lock-out/tag-out, OSHA, and NFPA safety protocols.
· Maintaining facility systems such as HVAC, compressed air distribution, plumbing, lighting, and external grounds.
· Accurately documenting all maintenance activities in the CMMS, coordinating third-party contractors, and contributing to team training and safety committee initiatives.
Position Requirements
High-school diploma or GED required; associate degree in industrial maintenance or related technical field preferred. Minimum 5 years of relevant industrial maintenance experience or equivalent combination of education and training. Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, hydraulics, and pneumatics, and the ability to read schematics are essential. Forklift/crane and EPA 608 certifications (training provided) are mandatory.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Regular heavy lifting, climbing, stooping, and exposure to mechanical hazards in a manufacturing setting. Occasional off-hours call-ins and overtime required. Reasonable accommodations available.
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