Maintenance Technician

VRC Engineered Solutions•Coeur d'Alene, ID

11d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be part of the crew that keeps our manufacturing world spinning. Your mission is to keep our equipment running like a champ, minimize downtime, and ensure our facility stays in peak working condition.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong troubleshooting and repair skills, including hydraulic/electric presses.
Solid communication skills—written and verbal.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
Basic math skills (yes, fractions included!).
Strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Comfortable using computers (Microsoft Office, ERP software, etc.).
Ability to become forklift- and crane-certified.

Nice To Haves

Injection molding experience is a plus.
Electrical certification, formal training, or journeyman’s license earns bonus points!

Responsibilities

Jump into action with emergency repairs and troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
Keep machinery, equipment, and building systems in tip-top shape so production never skips a beat.
Rock preventive maintenance routines—stopping problems before they start.
Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
Read and interpret manuals, work orders, blueprints, and schematics.
Install, move, and calibrate machines.
Escort and oversee visiting service providers.
Assist with building repairs, improvements, and "hey, can you fix this?" moments.
Follow all safety rules, quality standards, and operational procedures.
Reduce waste, improve efficiency, and keep things humming.
Operate overhead hoists and forklifts (must be certified!).
Bring a self-starter, can-do attitude that lifts the whole team.
Ensure all machinery, equipment, tooling, building structures, and facilities are always maintained and functioning properly.