Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Maintenance Technician to support the reliability and performance of our manufacturing facility and infrastructure systems. In this role, you will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot and repair equipment issues, and help minimize downtime to support a 24/7 industrial environment.

You will play a key role in maintaining production efficiency by responding to emergency repairs, supporting new equipment installations, and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards. This position also participates in the site’s Emergency Response Team (ERT), requiring a strong commitment to safety, preparedness, and continuous training.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, mechanically inclined, and able to work independently while adapting to changing priorities. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated technician who takes pride in maintaining high-performing equipment and contributing to a safe, well-run operation.

Employees will be trained under supervision and gradually transition to independent work. Success in this role depends on attention to detail, willingness to follow procedures, and comfort working in an industrial environment with strict safety requirements.

Due to ITAR compliance, this position requires a U.S. citizen, permanent resident alien, or protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required

• Trade or technical school degree or equivalent experience preferred

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for hands-on, multi-skilled maintenance technicians with a broad background in industrial maintenance. We’re looking for individuals who enjoy working across a variety of mechanical and facility systems and take pride in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently.

Strong candidates typically have experience in areas such as:

• General mechanical maintenance and equipment repair 

• Welding, fabrication, or pipefitting 

• Plumbing, carpentry, and facility upkeep 

• Reading blueprints and using diagnostic tools 

You’ll do well in this role if you:

• Prefer a variety of tasks over repetitive, single-discipline work 

• Are comfortable working independently and solving problems in real time 

• Can shift priorities quickly to support a 24/7 manufacturing environment 

• Value safety and are willing to participate in emergency response activities 

This position is a great fit for technicians coming from manufacturing, industrial plants, facilities maintenance, or military maintenance backgrounds who are looking to apply a wide range of hands-on skills.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Effectively performs emergency and unscheduled repairs and preventative maintenance tasks per policies and procedures

• Responsible for completing maintenance activities on schedule and within quality standards to limit equipment downtime

• Successfully performs maintenance related activities correlated to the installation of new equipment and process controls

• Accurately completes and communicates required documentation of work orders, status updates and service records

• Directs assigned projects including procurement, installation, renovations, and modifications per PSM compliance standards and within safe work practices

• Approaches all activities with a “safety first” attitude, keeping work, storage, and supply areas clean and organized.

• Actively takes part in the Emergency Response Team (ERT), maintaining all required training and medical certifications and responds to incident and/or emergency situations 

Working Conditions

• Direct physical work in an industrial manufacturing setting 

• Exposure to dusts, fumes, heat, noise, cold and potential exposure to hazardous and toxic materials

• Potential to work in isolated locations

• Work may occasionally be performed outdoors in variable weather conditions

• Work may consist of being elevated either on ladder or lift, or in tight spaces

• Working hours may consist of off-shift, on-call, weekends, and holidays to accommodate a 24/7 operation 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs occasionally.

• Ability to climb, bend, reach, push, pull, and work on ladders or mechanical lifts.

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