Industrial Maintenance Technician — Mechanical Systems & Reliability

OtterBase Inc

  • Federalsburg, MD
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    At least 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and equipment repairs OR equivalent trade school education, technical certification, or formal maintenance training. Your day blends proactive care with rapid response: performing preventive maintenance to stop failures before they start, then moving fast to minimize downtime whenever issues arise.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFederalsburg, MD

    Description

    Own the Uptime

    Step into a role where your mechanical know-how keeps production moving. You will install, troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain, modify, repair, and rebuild plant and facility equipment. Your day blends proactive care with rapid response: performing preventive maintenance to stop failures before they start, then moving fast to minimize downtime whenever issues arise.

    What Your Day Looks Like

    You begin with inspections — cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting machinery for optimal performance. When production calls for a changeover or machine setup, you partner with the team to make it happen. If a breakdown occurs, you dismantle the problem area, replace or install components, and restore operation. You navigate mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems with confidence while maintaining a safe, organized workspace and following established safety procedures.

    Responsibilities You Will Lead

    • Install, modify, repair, and rebuild plant and facility machinery
    • Perform preventive maintenance to identify and resolve issues before failures
    • Inspect, clean, lubricate, and adjust equipment to keep it efficient
    • Assist production with equipment changeovers and precise machine setup
    • Dismantle defective equipment to access and fix root causes
    • Replace or install mechanical components as needed
    • Troubleshoot across mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
    • Maintain a safe, orderly work area while following company safety procedures
    • Respond quickly to maintenance needs to reduce downtime

    What You Bring

    • At least 3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and equipment repairs OR equivalent trade school education, technical certification, or formal maintenance training
    • Proven mechanical aptitude and strong troubleshooting ability
    • Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial equipment
    • Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, temperature and pressure gauges, and mechanical systems/components
    • Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance documentation
    • Sharp attention to detail and a commitment to safety

    Preferred Extras

    • Background in high-speed manufacturing or packaging environments
    • Experience with welding, fabrication, or electrical troubleshooting
    • Exposure to PLC troubleshooting

    If keeping complex machinery at peak performance energizes you, this role is built for your skills.

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