Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technologist

Keep production moving. Own the uptime.

When a critical line pauses, you bridge the gap between mechanical systems and electrical controls—finding the fault, fixing it safely, and getting product flowing again.

Picture this

A sensor trips, a drive faults, and the conveyor stops. You pull the drawings, trace the I/O, meter the circuit from 24V through 480V three-phase, confirm the culprit, swap the component, and verify operation. Before the end of shift, you complete scheduled PM on facility systems, tune a regulator on a pneumatic manifold, and log work performed—organized, safe, on time.

Your impact

• Tackle mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on production machinery and supporting equipment.
• Break down failed equipment, identify root cause, and install repaired or new parts.
• Perform preventive maintenance on machines, facility systems, and building components.
• Inspect, clean, lubricate, and adjust bearings, shafts, gears, and other moving components.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems—transformers, machine wiring, controls, and electronic elements.
• Install and service piping, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair or replace valves, gauges, pressure regulators, and associated devices.
• Respond rapidly to breakdowns to minimize downtime and restore operation.
• Identify potential maintenance issues early, communicate clearly, and drive corrective actions.
• Plan work effectively and complete maintenance safely within required timelines.

Qualifications

• Proficient with 24V–480V electrical systems, including three-phase power.
• Skilled at reading and applying electrical schematics.
• Experienced using multimeters and meggers.
• Comfortable with power tools (drills, grinders, reciprocating saws) and a wide range of hand tools.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and disciplined work habits.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize and act with urgency during downtime.
• Self-directed, takes initiative when issues arise.
• Dependable teammate with clear written and verbal communication.
• Organized, methodical, and quick to learn new equipment and processes.
• Positive attitude and commitment to expanding technical knowledge.
• Available for occasional extended hours and weekend work as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred experience

• PLC-controlled machinery troubleshooting.
• Industrial three-phase electrical equipment.
• MIG or TIG welding.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance.

Mastery areas

• PLC troubleshooting and fault isolation
• Preventive maintenance program creation
• Comprehensive equipment troubleshooting
• Electrical schematic and wiring diagram literacy
• Facilities maintenance experience
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Structured troubleshooting techniques
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Pneumatics experience and diagnostics
• 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
• Motor repair, replacement, and maintenance
• Conveyor chain replacement
• Hydraulics experience
• Electrical systems diagnostics and repair
• Electrical installation
• Industrial automation equipment troubleshooting
• PLC programming familiarity
• PLC wiring and terminations
• High-voltage systems
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• General maintenance and repair
• Industrial electrical background
• Lift truck (forklift) repair and maintenance
• Mechanical assembly skills
• Industrial electrical systems and controls
• Hydraulic system components
• Heavy equipment electrical diagnostics
• Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
• Mechanical component repair
• Crane and lifting equipment systems
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical schematic reading
• Equipment installation and wiring
• Equipment repair and maintenance
• Equipment installation projects
• Manufacturing environment experience
• Blueprint reading

Shop-floor tech you'll encounter

• MIG welders
• TIG welders
• Industrial control platforms
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Extrusion machines
• Allen‑Bradley PLCs
• Conveyor systems
• Servo motors
• Hydraulic shearing machines
• Band saws