Maintenance Technician
Compensation
EstimatedThe Role
Position Summary
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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and production support equipment. This position plays a critical role in minimizing downtime, supporting production efficiency, maintaining a safe work environment, and ensuring all equipment operates in compliance with company and regulatory standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues.
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment and facilities to identify maintenance needs and potential safety concerns.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Install, maintain, and repair motors, pumps, conveyors, mixers, packaging equipment, and other manufacturing equipment.
- Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions to minimize production downtime.
- Perform facility maintenance including lighting, plumbing, compressed air systems, building repairs, and general upkeep.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, inspection reports, and preventive maintenance documentation.
- Assist with equipment upgrades, capital projects, and process improvement initiatives.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, welders, forklifts, lifts, and other maintenance-related equipment safely and effectively.
- Maintain an organized maintenance shop, spare parts inventory, and assigned tools.
- Coordinate with production personnel to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to operations.
- Support emergency maintenance activities as required.
- Follow all company policies, safety procedures, GMP requirements, OSHA regulations, and environmental guidelines.
- Participate in continuous improvement activities that increase productivity, reliability, and equipment performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
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This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.
Required Qualifications
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- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, controls, sensors, and basic automation.
- Experience troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools, testing equipment, and maintenance machinery.
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and equipment drawings.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
- Ability to prioritize work and respond effectively to changing production needs.
- Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
Preferred Qualifications
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- Experience in a manufacturing, packaging, chemical, or consumer products environment.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic programming.
- Welding, fabrication, and machining experience.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance systems or computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Industrial maintenance certification or technical training.
Education and Experience
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- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical school certification, industrial maintenance training, or related education preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Communication Skills
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- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, safety procedures, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, vendors, and contractors.
- Ability to document repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities clearly and accurately.
Mathematical Skills
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- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and measurement conversions.
- Ability to read gauges, meters, and technical measurements.
Reasoning Ability
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- Ability to diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes.
- Ability to solve practical problems and make sound maintenance decisions under time-sensi
Benefits
Estimated- Competitive pay
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Overtime available
- Safety training provided
