Maintenance Technician

Axon Moore; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for a specialist manufacturing environment in Lancaster, PA. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and repair equipment to keep production running safely and efficiently.

Working in a small maintenance team, you will use electrical and mechanical skills, read drawings, operate CMMS, and cooperate with production to minimise downtime and improve reliability.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs, including troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Strong electrical fault finding skills and knowledge of motors, sensors and control systems.
• Practical mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
• Knowledge of 480V power distribution and electrical safety requirements.
• Experience using workshop machinery such as lathes and milling machines.
• The ability to read engineering drawings and fabricate simple components.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programmes and CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A high school diploma, trade school qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs on manufacturing equipment and plant facilities.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults to minimise equipment downtime.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, motors and motor control systems.
• Support equipment adjustments, installations and improvements.
• Fabricate simple parts and components using workshop equipment, including lathes and milling machines.
• Read engineering drawings and follow technical instructions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and schedules using a CMMS.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and source components through approved suppliers.
• Work alongside production teams to ensure equipment is maintained and operator maintenance procedures are followed.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment in line with relevant safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Motors & sensors

Electrical safety

Team collaboration

Reading drawings

CMMS usage

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade qualification / apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

CMMS

Electrical testing tools

Job description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a specialist manufacturing business in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on maintenance professional with a strong combination of electrical and mechanical skills to play a key role in keeping manufacturing equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Working as part of a small, established maintenance team, you will be responsible for preventative maintenance, breakdown troubleshooting, equipment repairs and continuous improvement. You will work closely with production operators to identify faults, minimise downtime and maintain reliable plant operations.

Candidates from a range of industrial manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply. Direct experience within the printing or converting industry is not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, fault finding and repairs on manufacturing equipment and plant facilities.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults to minimise equipment downtime.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, sensors, motors and motor control systems.
• Support equipment adjustments, installations and improvements.
• Fabricate simple parts and components using workshop equipment, including lathes and milling machines.
• Read engineering drawings and follow technical instructions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and schedules using a CMMS.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and source components through approved suppliers.
• Work alongside production teams to ensure equipment is maintained and operator maintenance procedures are followed.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment in line with relevant safety regulations.

About You

You will be an experienced industrial maintenance professional who is comfortable working in a fast paced manufacturing environment and can confidently diagnose and resolve equipment issues.

Qualifications

• At least three years' experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs, including troubleshooting and fault finding.
• Strong electrical fault finding skills and knowledge of motors, sensors and control systems.
• Practical mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
• Knowledge of 480V power distribution and electrical safety requirements.
• Experience using workshop machinery such as lathes and milling machines.
• The ability to read engineering drawings and fabricate simple components.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programmes and CMMS systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A high school diploma, trade school qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience is preferred.

What's on Offer?

• A full time, on site opportunity within a specialist manufacturing environment.
• A consistent Monday to Friday second shift, with no regular weekend working specified.
• The opportunity to join an established maintenance team and make an immediate contribution.
• A varied role combining electrical troubleshooting, mechanical repairs and equipment maintenance.

Interested?

If you have the industrial maintenance experience and technical skills to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently, we would love to hear from you.