Mechanical Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Principle Bussiness Enterprises • Dunbridge, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role requires strong hands-on mechanical skills, the ability to independently diagnose issues, and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Technicians at this level are expected to work inside machines, restore equipment to operating condition, and support continuous improvement efforts across the plant. We value transferable mechanical experience and problem-solving ability over specific job titles or prior experience working on identical equipment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or equipment-intensive environment
• Experience repairing or maintaining production equipment such as CNC, cutting, or similar machinery, or comparable experience from other industries involving complex equipment repair
• Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment issues and identify practical repair solutions
• Strong work ethic, curiosity, and willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Reliable attendance and ability to work assigned shift
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

• Technical certificate, associate degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Three or more years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Experience with mechanical systems including bearings, shafts, rollers, and power transmission components
• Exposure to electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic systems
• Prior experience supporting preventive maintenance or continuous improvement efforts

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production equipment and facility systems with limited supervision
• Work with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
• Perform preventive maintenance and support improvements to PM processes
• Document work performed and share findings to support future troubleshooting and team learning
• Diagnose mechanical and equipment issues and perform hands-on repairs to restore production equipment
• Repair and replace components such as bearings, shafts, rollers, belts, and similar mechanical parts
• Work inside machines and equipment to troubleshoot failures and implement effective repairs
• Perform machine changeovers, setups, adjustments, and die changes as required
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks and suggest improvements to PM documentation and processes
• Participate in daily machine walk-throughs with Operators to assess equipment condition and address concerns
• Support TPM activities and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Accurately record parts, materials, and labor associated with maintenance activities
• Assist with training or mentoring less-experienced maintenance team members as needed
• Follow all safety requirements, including lockout/tagout procedures, and promote a safe work environment
• Communicate effectively with Operations, Maintenance, and Leadership regarding equipment status and priorities
• Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude while supporting plant needs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• excellent health benefits including free access to onsite and a local health clinic
• paid personal and vacation time
• an annual profit-sharing bonus
• a 401k plan with a company match
• company-paid disability and life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree