Maintenance Technician
Location: McElhattan, PA
Pay: $21.00 – $23.00 per hour
Shift: 12‑hour schedule | 6:45 PM – 7:00 AM
Role Overview
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting mechanical equipment, machinery, and components in a fast‑paced production environment. This position is ideal for candidates with 1–2 years of mechanical experience who are looking to grow their skills in industrial maintenance.
Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Safety compliance — Follow all safety rules and use proper PPE at all times.
- Regulatory adherence — Comply with GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
- Mechanical repairs — Repair mechanical components on production equipment as required.
- Troubleshooting — Diagnose mechanical and operational issues and perform corrective actions.
- Machine operation — Operate machinery to test and verify repairs.
- Changeovers & setups — Conduct or assist with equipment changeovers and setups.
- Preventive maintenance — Perform PM checks, inspections, and report findings to leadership.
- PM improvement — Recommend updates to preventive maintenance requirements and intervals.
- Team collaboration — Share knowledge, assist with training, and support team members.
- Training participation — Attend company‑provided training seminars as applicable.
- Documentation — Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
- General duties — Maintain a clean work area and perform additional tasks as directed.
Education & Experience Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent (Required)
- 1–2 years of mechanical experience (ideal for this role)
- Three years of industrial experience or equivalent (Preferred)
- Technical or vocational training in mechanics (Preferred)
Technical Skills & Abilities
- Advanced mechanical knowledge
- Pneumatics & hydraulics — Standard working knowledge
- Quality & production understanding — Specifications, efficiency, scrap, and production metrics
- Hand & power tools — Ability to operate safely and effectively
- Measuring tools — Micrometers, vernier calipers, and related instruments
- Equipment operation — Ability to run production equipment as needed
- Teamwork — Proven ability to work in a collaborative environment