Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Maintenance Technician ensures equipment reliability, operational uptime, and facility readiness by carrying out proactive and corrective maintenance safely and promptly. The role supports production by diagnosing equipment issues, preventing failures, and maintaining an effective work environment. The technician performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on facilities and production equipment; troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, and system failures; and works to identify root causes and implement durable repairs. Duties also include repairing or fabricating components, interpreting measurements and technical information, maintaining spare-parts inventory, supporting production teams with routine maintenance practices, reporting maintenance activity and trends, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. Candidates must meet the stated experience and education or equivalent-experience requirements, hold a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility. The work includes physically demanding maintenance tasks, climbing, working in confined spaces, and lifting up to 70 pounds.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree, technical certification, or military maintenance experience with 4 or more years of hands-on experience, or 7 or more years of equivalent practical experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in equipment troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Ability to perform physically demanding maintenance tasks, including climbing, working in confined spaces, and maneuvering under equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
- Adequate color vision and manual dexterity for technical work.
Nice To Haves
- Electrical certification or Journeyman’s License.
- Experience with PLCs, robotics, and automated systems.
- Knowledge of NFPA 70 (NEC) and NFPA 70E standards.
- OSHA training certification.
- Experience operating forklifts and aerial lifts.
- Welding and metal fabrication experience.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
- Ability to prioritize, adapt, and execute in a fast-paced environment.
- Hands-on experience with multimeters, pipe threaders, table saws, and drill presses.
- Working knowledge of electrical systems (120V–480V) and control circuitry.
- General facilities maintenance experience, including plumbing and carpentry.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on facilities and production equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and system failures using observation, testing, and data-driven troubleshooting.
- Identify root causes of equipment problems and implement durable repairs to reduce downtime and recurrence.
- Disassemble, repair, and reassemble machinery, replacing or fabricating components as needed.
- Interpret measurements, schematics, and technical data to adjust and optimize equipment performance.
- Manage and maintain critical spare-parts inventory.
- Partner with production teams to train and reinforce routine maintenance practices.
- Provide actionable maintenance insights and respond to operational needs as a technical resource.
- Track, analyze, and report maintenance activities, identifying trends and improvement opportunities.
- Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
Benefits
- Up to 140 hours of PTO for the first year.
- Eight paid holidays and three floating holidays.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Educational assistance program (tuition reimbursement).
- Wellness program and incentives.
- Company HSA contributions.
- Insurance benefits beginning on the first day of the month following hire.
- Eligibility for annual company performance-based bonuses.
- Employee discounts and perks.
- $75 monthly student loan repayment program.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- Company-paid basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Company-paid long-term disability.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary medical and prescription insurance.
- Voluntary dental insurance.
- Voluntary vision insurance.
- Voluntary supplemental life insurance plans.
- Voluntary supplemental AD&D insurance for employees and family.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
- Voluntary pet insurance and identity theft coverage.
- Climate-controlled, well-lit, and clean work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
