Position Summary Seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our production equipment and facility. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment used throughout our plating operation. The Maintenance Technician must be able to work semi-independently, respond to production-line problems, identify the likely cause of equipment failures, and complete repairs safely and efficiently. The position will also support preventive maintenance, facility repairs, and equipment-improvement projects. Available Shifts
First Shift:
Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Second Shift:
Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m.
Third Shift:
Sunday-Friday, 10 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. Some overtime or occasional off-shift support may be required based on production and facility needs. Essential Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair pumps, motors, valves, sensors, piping, controls, and other production equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical and basic electrical problems affecting plating lines and facility equipment.
- Replace or repair pumps, seals, bearings, valves, sensors, hoses, piping, and related components.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and work with production employees to restore operations.
- Support plating lines and facility operations with limited direct supervision.
- Determine when a repair can be completed internally and when additional technical or outside support is needed.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance according to established schedules.
- Inspect equipment and identify developing problems before they cause downtime or safety concerns.
- Complete basic fabrication, assembly, installation, and modification work as needed.
- Assist with ventilation, exhaust, compressed air, water, wastewater, heating, and other facility systems.
- Safely work around plating tanks, chemicals, wet-process equipment, and industrial utilities.
- Document completed repairs, parts used, equipment conditions, and recommended follow-up actions.
- Maintain an organized work area and help control maintenance parts, tools, and supplies.
- Support equipment installations, facility projects, and continuous-improvement activities.
- Follow all safety, environmental, lockout/tagout, PPE, and company procedures. Qualifications
- Previous industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair pumps, valves, sensors, motors, piping, and mechanical equipment.
- Working knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting, including verifying power, checking switches and sensors, and safely replacing basic components.
- Ability to read equipment manuals, diagrams, schematics, and maintenance instructions.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, meters, and other maintenance equipment safely.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through equipment problems in a logical manner.
- Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance requests and communicate repair status clearly.
- Dependable attendance and willingness to take ownership of assigned work.
- Ability to work independently while recognizing when assistance or escalation is required.
- Welding, fabrication, plumbing, HVAC, controls, or wastewater-treatment experience is helpful but not required. Physical and Work Requirements
- Regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work in tight or elevated areas.
- Safely lift and move tools, parts, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Work in an industrial plating environment that may be warm, humid, wet, noisy, or exposed to chemical odors.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, safety footwear, and chemical-resistant equipment when necessary.
- Safely use ladders and powered industrial equipment when properly trained and authorized.
Employment Requirements Applicants must meet applicable eligibility requirements for access to ITAR-controlled technical data and work areas. This is a union-represented position, and the successful candidate will be subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Reporting Relationship The Maintenance Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager and works closely with production leadership, plating employees, engineering, and other maintenance team members.
Pay:
$22.00 - $34.00 per hour Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required) Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location:
In person