Maintenance Tech I/II/III

Novo Building Products•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, adjusting, overhauling, and performing preventive maintenance on industrial laundry and textile-processing equipment, boiler-room systems, facility equipment, and related mechanical and electrical equipment. The role supports safe and efficient plant operations by diagnosing equipment issues, completing start-up and shut-down procedures, maintaining accurate logs and work orders, and performing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facility maintenance tasks as needed. Higher-level technicians may provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians and support continuous improvement of maintenance processes. The position reports to facility maintenance leadership, including the Chief Engineer. Work takes place inside and outside a typical industrial laundry facility, including areas with large machinery, temperature variations, noise, odor, humidity, lint, dust, cold weather, offices, and outside grounds. The role may require periods of concentration while troubleshooting and operating equipment, using welding equipment, and working around energized equipment or moving machinery. The job requires lifting objects up to 100 pounds, as well as bending, stooping, pushing, standing, pulling, lifting heavy loads, and walking for long periods.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required or preferred depending on level.
Related maintenance experience by level: Maintenance Technician I typically requires 2–4 years; Maintenance Technician II typically requires 4–6 years. Maintenance Technician III requires demonstrated industrial maintenance experience, including electrical troubleshooting, welding, mechanical repair, machine troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, boiler, and facility maintenance practices.
Ability to read, interpret, and analyze electrical and mechanical schematics, block diagrams, flow charts, manuals, blueprints, and schematic drawings.
Strong electrical troubleshooting ability, including 3-phase 230/480-volt systems where applicable.
Ability to perform scheduled preventive maintenance and respond urgently to equipment issues.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, HAZMAT, SDS/MSDS, EPA, and OSHA requirements.
Ability to operate forklifts and manlifts safely and use proper safety equipment or harnesses when required.
Proficiency in the proper use of hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to comprehend and follow directions, perform basic math, and manage time effectively.
Demonstrated customer service, interpersonal, teamwork, leadership, organization, initiative, and continuous improvement skills.
Ability to lift objects up to 100 pounds and to bend, stoop, push, stand, pull, lift heavy loads, and walk for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Technical or other training in electrical engineering, mechanical maintenance, or a related field.
Computer literacy and understanding of PLC principles; these may be preferred or required depending on level.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, troubleshoot, maintain, modify, and perform preventive maintenance on industrial laundry and textile-processing equipment, boilers, machinery, facility systems, physical structures, pipes, and electrical systems.
Diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, plumbing, welding, and boiler-related issues using testing, visual inspection, schematics, manuals, blueprints, and sound-based troubleshooting.
Dismantle defective machines and equipment; replace or repair defective parts, motors, wiring, and components; test equipment and make adjustments to restore safe operation.
Perform plant start-up and shut-down procedures accurately and safely, and respond to maintenance requests in a timely manner to minimize equipment downtime.
Clean, lubricate, align, tension, and maintain shafts, bearings, gears, chain and sprocket drives, gear drives, belt drives, flexible couplings, pillow block bearings, shaft assemblies, brake assemblies, and pulleys.
Troubleshoot, operate, maintain, program, and repair automated machinery, electrical and wiring systems, and electronic components of machinery, equipment, and facilities.
Use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, forklifts, manlifts, and other maintenance equipment safely and appropriately.
Maintain accurate logs, work orders, and maintenance documentation, and follow written and verbal instructions from supervision.
Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, equipment reliability, safety, and quality.
Work cooperatively and professionally with plant personnel, management, and other team members.
Provide technical guidance, training, and support to lower-level maintenance technicians when applicable.
Observe and comply with company safety policies and procedures, including HAZMAT, SDS/MSDS, EPA, OSHA, accident and emergency reporting, and required personal protective equipment.
Maintain ongoing self-improvement to stay current on equipment, standards, codes, and maintenance procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.