Maintenance Technician (1st Shift & 3rd Shift)

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  • Niles, Michigan
  • 22 days ago
  • $26.55 Per Hour

Highlights

Operate industrial tools and equipment including hoists, cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, saws, and machine tools. If you’re a skilled technician with strong electrical troubleshooting experience and ideally 8+ years in maintenance, you’ll find stability, growth, and a solid career path at NST.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNiles, Michigan

Description

Niles Steel Tank (A Bradford White Company)

Pay: $26.55/hr (1st Shift) & (3rd Shift + $2.75)Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently. This role performs emergency repairs, routine inspections, and preventive maintenance on industrial machinery. A strong electrical troubleshooting background is essential, along with the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform emergency repairs and routine maintenance to reduce equipment downtime.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues on industrial machinery (AC/DC systems, sensors, motors, wiring).
  • Inspect, clean, lubricate, and adjust machinery to ensure proper operation.
  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components.
  • Dismantle, replace, repair, and reassemble equipment parts.
  • Operate industrial tools and equipment including hoists, cranes, forklifts, scissor lifts, saws, and machine tools.
  • Complete scheduled Preventive Maintenance (PM) tasks with accurate documentation.
  • Communicate repair needs, part orders, and equipment status to the Maintenance Supervisor.
  • Follow OSHA safety standards and all company policies consistently.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have:

  • Strong electrical troubleshooting experience (AC/DC systems, machine wiring, sensors)
  • Documented knowledge of:
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
  • Welding Processes (MIG/TIG/Stick)
  • Machine Tool Operation
  • Industrial Equipment Troubleshooting Techniques

Preferred:

  • 8+ years of maintenance and electrical experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

Additional requirements:

  • Ability to read electrical schematics, manuals, and safety procedures
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving ability
  • Reliability, teamwork, and a safety-first mindset
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial environment

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Paid time off & holidays
  • Additional wellness and protection benefits

Apply Today

If you’re a skilled technician with strong electrical troubleshooting experience and ideally 8+ years in maintenance, you’ll find stability, growth, and a solid career path at NST. Join a company backed by nearly a century of manufacturing excellence.

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