Plant Maintenance Technician

MPW • Yuma, AZ

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About The Position

The Plant Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs MPW industrial equipment to keep it safe, reliable, and ready for deployment. This hands-on role performs mechanical and electrical repairs in a fast-paced plant environment and supports field repairs as needed.

The position performs scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance; diagnoses and repairs pumps and related equipment; troubleshoots electrical systems; and works with chemical dosing systems. The technician coordinates repair priorities with plant management, adjusts schedules to respond to breakdowns, communicates shift handoffs, travels to field locations as needed, and keeps the maintenance area safe and organized.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of maintenance experience.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, pumps, and related systems.
• Self-direction to prioritize and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
• Clear communication skills to document equipment status, completed work, and open issues.
• Adaptability to respond to breakdowns, downtime, changing priorities, and field repair needs.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or industrial trade training.
• Industrial or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience with PVC piping and HDPE fusion.
• Basic knowledge of industrial electrical systems and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, preventive, and emergency maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace pumps and related mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems and complete major component repairs.
• Work with chemical dosing systems, including analytics, pumps, and valves.
• Set repair priorities with plant management based on downtime and operating needs.
• Adjust work schedules to address equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Provide clear shift handoffs to supervisors, plant managers, drivers, dispatchers, and mechanics.
• Learn MPW equipment, systems, and repair procedures.
• Travel to field locations to diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment.
• Keep the maintenance area clean, safe, and organized.
• Complete preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Perform other maintenance and facility duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and career growth opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Time off and floating holidays.
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your community.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Wellness benefits that support your overall health and well-being.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Stable company with long-term career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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