Maintenance Technician - 1st & 2nd Shift
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Maintenance Technician sets up, adjusts, performs preventive maintenance on, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains assigned equipment, with responsibility for production and quality. The role supports reliable and safe operation of machinery and warehouse power equipment in a fast-paced, high-volume logistics environment focused on pallet repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing. The technician diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals. Equipment and systems include circuits from low DC voltage through 120–480V AC, motor controls and control logic, VFDs, three-phase motors, gearboxes, sprockets and chains, conveyors, turntables, paint sprayers and pumps, forklifts, yard hostlers, and other warehouse power equipment. The position also involves preventive maintenance, machinery inspections, daily repair logs, safe-work practices, and maintaining an orderly work area. Work is indoors and year-round, in a dusty, dirty, non-air-conditioned environment. Overtime may be needed.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting.
- Knowledge or experience in welding, machining, metal fabrication, and plumbing.
- Able to frequently move, lift, and carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Able to work in a dusty, dirty, non-air-conditioned environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair assigned equipment to support production and quality.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and maintenance manuals.
- Diagnose, repair, and install equipment involving low DC voltage through 120–480V AC circuits, motor controls, control logic, VFDs, and power wiring.
- Troubleshoot three-phase motors, gearboxes, sprockets, and chains.
- Troubleshoot forklifts and yard hostlers and ensure they are in safe operating condition.
- Repair belt and roller conveyors, turntables, airless and diaphragm paint sprayers and pumps, and other warehouse power equipment; inspect and replace belts, hoses, and pipes as needed.
- Carry out preventive maintenance programs for machines and equipment.
- Maintain a daily log of equipment repairs.
- Keep the work area and maintenance cage clean, neat, orderly, and organized.
- Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards and ensure maintenance staff do the same.
- Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety policies and ensure maintenance staff do the same.
- Check daily that machinery has proper guarding and look for visible wear or defects.
- Check oil levels and lubrication on machines, and repair machinery promptly.
- Understand equipment-related line downtime and its causes.
- Assist with inspecting and maintaining machinery and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Provide the tools and instruments necessary to perform assigned tasks independently.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
- Work overtime as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits plan
- Six paid holidays after 90 days of employment
- Indoor, steady, year-round work
- Positive, team-oriented environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
