Maintenance Technician Junior
About The Position
The Junior Maintenance Technician supports the day-to-day maintenance needs of the manufacturing operation and facility. Working under the direction of the Lead Maintenance Technician and site leadership, this position performs routine preventive maintenance, minor equipment repairs, basic troubleshooting, facility upkeep, and general handyman-type tasks. The role is intended for someone with good mechanical ability who is willing to learn, take ownership of assigned work, and help keep the shop safe, organized, and operational. Complex CNC repairs and advanced diagnostics will be supported or led by the Lead Maintenance Technician or an outside service provider.
Requirements
- Previous maintenance, construction, mechanical, automotive, machine shop, or handyman experience is helpful, but a strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn will be considered.
- Comfortable using common hand and power tools and performing basic mechanical and facility repairs safely.
- Able to identify routine issues, complete assigned work, and recognize when a problem should be escalated to the Lead Maintenance Technician.
- Reliable, responsive, organized, and able to work with minimal supervision after receiving direction.
- Able to communicate concerns clearly, work effectively with others, and follow shop safety, personal protective equipment, and Lockout/Tagout requirements. Training will be provided as appropriate.
- Able to stand, walk, bend, climb ladders, work in a manufacturing environment, and lift or move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must meet applicable ITAR/EAR compliance requirements for work performed in a defense-manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Lead Maintenance Technician with routine repairs, inspections, planned maintenance, machine moves, and larger maintenance projects.
- Complete assigned PM checklists and basic service activities such as cleaning, filter changes, lubrication checks, coolant checks, and visual inspections.
- Address basic issues such as leaks, loose guards, damaged hoses, worn hardware, lighting, and other straightforward mechanical or facility-related repairs within the employee’s training and ability.
- Perform general building upkeep including minor plumbing repairs, replacing lights, repairing doors and locks, mounting shelves or signs, painting, patching walls, assembling furniture, and completing other practical facility needs.
- Help maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, storage spaces, utility areas, exterior areas, and common areas.
- Support workstation improvements, equipment organization, floor-marking projects, safety improvements, and other continuous-improvement activities.
- Help organize tools, spare parts, filters, lubricants, and maintenance supplies, and communicate when items need to be reordered.
- Assist outside service providers by coordinating access, locating equipment, communicating known issues, and supporting work performed onsite.
- Record completed work, communicate equipment or facility concerns, follow Lockout/Tagout requirements, and immediately escalate work that is unsafe or beyond the position’s training.
- Complete other reasonable maintenance, facility, and general support duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
