Shop Equipment Maintenance Technician

Legence • Beltsville, MD

11d • $20 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Bowers is seeking an Entry‑Level Shop Equipment Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep and reliability of our fabrication equipment. This position is ideal for someone with mechanical aptitude who is eager to learn and grow in a fast‑paced sheet metal and piping fabrication environment. Training will be provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or equipment maintenance
• Mechanical aptitude and basic hand‑tool knowledge
• Basic understanding of industrial equipment and machinery
• Willingness to learn electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read basic drawings, manuals, and maintenance instructions
• Dependable, punctual, and safety‑focused
• Ability to follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and shop safety procedures
• Willingness to wear required PPE (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection)
• Comfortable working around heavy machinery and sharp metal materials
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in a fabrication shop environment with noise, dust, oils, and varying temperatures

Nice To Haves

• Technical or trade school coursework preferred
• Sheet metal or piping fabrication shop experience is a plus but not required
• Exposure to CNC‑controlled fabrication equipment preferred
• Basic pipe welding or pipe fitting exposure preferred
• Forklift or overhead crane familiarity preferred
• Experience using maintenance logs or CMMS systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of fabrication equipment, including: Press brakes, Shears, Laser, plasma, or waterjet cutting machines, Roll formers and coil‑fed equipment, Welding and forming equipment, Pipe cutters and saws, Pie benders and rollers, Pipe Threading and grooving machines, Fit up and alignment tools, Welding equipment used for pipe fabrication
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication, inspections, and cleaning
• Identify and report mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or pneumatic issues
• Assist with tooling changes and basic machine setup support
• Follow maintenance schedules and document completed work
• Work closely with operators, supervisors, and senior maintenance technicians
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area

Benefits

• Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

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