Industrial Maintenance Technician
About The Position
NPS is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment and systems within its manufacturing facility. The role supports operational efficiency, safety, and reliability of plant machinery and infrastructure. The technician participates in maintenance activities, supports safety compliance and employee training, communicates shift events to support effective handoffs, and escalates unresolved maintenance issues to the Maintenance Manager. The position also includes general facility maintenance and a range of mechanical, electrical, automation, and equipment installation and repair work.
Requirements
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Good mechanical aptitude and machine operating skills.
- Willingness to work various hours depending on production and training schedules.
- Knowledge of bearing removal and installation practices.
- Pipefitting skills and proficiency using hand tools, portable electric tools, and stationary shop equipment.
- Understanding of rigging fundamentals.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform advanced PLC programming.
- Knowledge of contactors, starters, motors, and motor controls.
- Ability to wire 460/230-volt three-phase motors.
- Understanding of servo-, hydraulic-, and pneumatically actuated equipment.
- Experience with electric motors ranging from fractional horsepower to 600 horsepower, including servo-driven motors.
- Introductory electrical aptitude and willingness to grow in the electrical field.
- Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or vocational degree, or equivalent experience.
- Manufacturing or paper converting experience.
Responsibilities
- Participate in downtime meetings, projects, and assigned work orders.
- Assist with maintenance initiatives and monitor compliance with safety policies.
- Perform general facility maintenance, including snow removal, lawn and landscape maintenance, and HVAC maintenance.
- Participate in ongoing departmental training for each employee.
- Communicate with crews and relay shift events to support a smooth and productive shift handoff.
- Help resolve problems in the Maintenance area and bring unresolved issues to the Maintenance Manager.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance practices, including daily rounds and lubrication.
- Install and maintain electrical controls and automation.
- Install machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, and other drawings.
- Repair belt, chain, and sprocket conveyor systems.
- Complete other assigned tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
