Maintenance Technician

Trak Group • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Trak group is partnering with a growing manufacturing client in Cincinnati, Ohio, seeking an experienced maintenance professional for a hands-on leadership role. The position oversees preventative maintenance programs, equipment reliability, facility maintenance, and daily maintenance operations. The role aims to keep manufacturing equipment and facility systems operating safely and efficiently, minimize downtime, and support production goals. The candidate will manage maintenance personnel, coordinate contractors, prioritize repairs, and contribute to improvements in equipment performance and facility operations. The role is 100% in-office and works first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift certification required.
• Experience with industrial maintenance planning and preventative maintenance systems.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment and facility maintenance operations.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, equipment, and facility-related issues.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and project management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance work orders and coordinate multiple projects.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities with production operations.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work safely around moving machinery, industrial vehicles, chemicals, and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb ladders, and perform physical maintenance work.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including freezer environments ranging from -20°F to -40°F and non-climate-controlled manufacturing areas.
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications in electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, or related skilled trades.
• Previous maintenance leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising maintenance technicians and outside contractors.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Experience overseeing equipment installations and facility improvement projects.
• Background supporting industrial refrigeration or cold-storage manufacturing environments.
• Experience implementing equipment reliability and downtime reduction initiatives.
• Knowledge of maintenance safety audits and industrial compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage preventative maintenance programs for manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, facility, and production-related maintenance issues.
• Review, prioritize, and assign maintenance work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to reduce downtime.
• Ensure production equipment remains operational, reliable, and properly maintained.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance parts, supplies, and replacement components.
• Recommend equipment repairs, upgrades, and replacements to improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with Production leadership to maximize equipment availability and plant productivity.
• Supervise, coach, and coordinate daily activities of maintenance personnel.
• Schedule and oversee outside contractors and service providers.
• Manage equipment installations, repairs, and facility improvement projects.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize disruptions to production.
• Communicate maintenance priorities, project updates, and operational needs to leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and maintenance efficiency.
• Manage multiple maintenance projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Support and enforce workplace safety programs, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in safety audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal safety teams and external consultants to address potential hazards.
• Ensure maintenance activities are performed safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify and recommend corrective actions for equipment and facility safety concerns.
• Promote a safety-focused culture throughout the maintenance department.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED