Maintenance Tech I
About The Position
The Maintenance Tech I performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment, machinery, and facility systems. The role troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-related issues, responds to breakdowns to minimize production downtime, and documents work in maintenance logs or a CMMS. The technician follows safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, maintains a clean and safe work area, communicates equipment issues and improvement opportunities to maintenance leadership, and supports installations, upgrades, and facility improvement projects. The role works under direction and supervision, with opportunities to develop technical skills through training and hands-on experience. Overtime, on-call availability, or weekend work may be required depending on operational needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Basic ability to read manuals and simple schematics.
- Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Understanding of preventive maintenance principles.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems logically and methodically.
- Basic computer skills for work order entry and documentation.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift materials as required.
- Ability to work around moving equipment, elevated areas, and varying environmental conditions.
- Reliability, accountability, and commitment to safety and quality.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of maintenance and/or technician experience.
- Maintenance, technical, or trade school experience.
- Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems.
- Welding, HVAC, PLC, or automation experience, depending on facility needs.
- Powder coating knowledge.
- Additional education, relevant certifications, or specialized training.
Responsibilities
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-related issues.
- Repair or replace defective components, including motors, bearings, belts, sensors, valves, and wiring.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production issues to minimize downtime.
- Read and interpret manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Document work performed, parts used, and findings in maintenance logs or a CMMS.
- Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Communicate equipment issues, recurring problems, and improvement opportunities to maintenance leadership.
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and facility improvement projects as needed.
- Participate in on-call or overtime coverage as required.
- Develop technical skills through training and hands-on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
