Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Equipment Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of industrial equipment to ensure optimal operational efficiency. Your expertise will help sustain a safe, reliable, and productive environment by applying your technical knowledge and hands-on skills. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge machinery and contribute to the continuous improvement of our manufacturing processes.

Duties

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment using schematics, electrical blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems utilizing multimeters such as voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and other precision measuring instruments.
• Repair and replace faulty components including motors, sensors, switches, valves, and wiring in accordance with safety standards and technical specifications.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as scissor lifts and other field service tools safely and efficiently.
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to document work orders, track maintenance history, and schedule future tasks.
• Read electrical schematics and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial control systems, HVAC/R units, and high-voltage electrical systems.
• Conduct welding—including stick welding—and mechanical repairs to ensure equipment durability and safety.
• Diagnose issues related to HVAC systems, hydraulics, low voltage electrical circuits, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Support engineering troubleshooting efforts by analyzing system performance data and implementing corrective actions promptly.
• Collaborate with team members on continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and safety standards.

Skills

• Extensive experience working in manufacturing facilities with a strong understanding of industrial maintenance practices.
• Proficiency in using CMMS software for maintenance planning and record-keeping.
• Solid background in electrical diagnostics including troubleshooting electrical systems with voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, schematics reading, and blueprint interpretation.
• Knowledge of HVAC/R systems along with the ability to perform repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Skilled in mechanical repair techniques including precision measurement with tools like calipers or micrometers; welding skills especially stick welding; hydraulic system troubleshooting; pneumatic system analysis; and equipment repair.
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial electrician experience, high voltage safety protocols, low voltage control circuits, and electrical blueprint reading.
• Ability to operate scissor lifts safely for field service tasks while adhering to safety standards.
• Strong analytical skills combined with excellent customer service orientation when working with internal teams or external vendors.
• Effective communication skills in English for clear documentation and team collaboration.

Join us as an Equipment Maintenance Technician if you’re passionate about maintaining state-of-the-art machinery in a fast-paced environment! Bring your technical expertise to ensure our operations run smoothly while advancing your career in industrial maintenance excellence!

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person