Maintenance Technician I- 3rd shift

Americhem • Morrisville, PA

5d • $28 - $45

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician repairs and maintains machinery, mechanical equipment, and buildings in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer specifications. Equipment includes engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery. The technician uses hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments, observes equipment in operation, and listens for signs that help locate the causes of trouble. The role performs preventive, scheduled, planned, and unplanned maintenance and repairs.

The position includes mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, fabrication, and troubleshooting work; installation and testing of new and auxiliary equipment; maintenance documentation; and timely completion of work orders. The technician follows safety and quality protocols, communicates with departments and coworkers about issues affecting production, and contributes to continuous improvement. The posting describes this as a third-shift role and offers competitive starting pay, a $1.75 shift differential, provided tools, free uniforms, paid holidays, PTO, insurance coverage, and retirement-plan matching.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–4 years of relevant maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including troubleshooting, mechanical, electrical, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders.
• Organizational skills, including multitasking, planning, and time management.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities.
• Results-driven approach and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow safety and quality protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain machinery, mechanical equipment, and buildings using diagrams, manuals, specifications, tools, and testing instruments.
• Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance, as well as planned and unplanned repairs, on production, packaging, and processing equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, fabrication, and troubleshooting repairs.
• Operate and understand equipment needed to complete assigned tasks.
• Install and test new equipment and auxiliary equipment.
• Observe equipment and troubleshoot to determine the causes of problems and errors.
• Communicate with other departments, management, and employees about problems or concerns that may restrict production efficiency.
• Record service performed on equipment and labor hours.
• Read and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform maintenance and service.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner while maintaining high quality standards.
• Analyze data and perform mathematical calculations.
• Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout, proper use of personal protective equipment, safety training, and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Be available for emergency repairs during breakdowns.
• Manage time, meet deadlines, communicate project status, and maintain good housekeeping in work areas.
• Keep job knowledge and relevant skills current by attending training.
• Work independently and with a team, contribute to team and company goals, and assist with continuous improvement ideas.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay; pay for experience is mentioned.
• $1.75 shift differential.
• All tools provided.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 3 weeks PTO.
• Free uniforms.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, effective 30 days to the first of the month.
• Company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life, and AD&D coverage after 90 days.
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar matching on the first 3% and 50% matching on the next 2%.

What This Job Offers

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