2nd Shift Maintenance Technician: Reduce Downtime

Varland Plating; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Varland Plating is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the second shift to perform daily maintenance and repair on production equipment and facility systems. The role includes inspecting machinery, diagnosing issues, and executing corrective repairs to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include conducting scheduled preventive maintenance on plating systems, conveyors, and pumps, monitoring performance, responding to breakdowns, and documenting activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of production and facility systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Strong commitment to safety and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance and repair on production equipment.
• Inspect machinery and diagnose issues; complete corrective repairs.
• Carry out scheduled preventive maintenance on plating systems, conveyors, pumps, and related equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and respond to breakdowns.
• Document maintenance activities and collaborate with operations and engineering to reduce downtime.
• Follow safety standards, use appropriate tools, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance & repair

Technical manuals

Lockout/tagout safety

Communication & teamwork

Workshop safety

Education

Technical training or certification in industrial maintenance

Job description

Varland Plating is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the second shift to perform daily maintenance and repair on production equipment and facility systems. The role includes inspecting machinery, diagnosing issues, and executing corrective repairs to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include conducting scheduled preventive maintenance on plating systems, conveyors, and pumps, monitoring performance, responding to breakdowns, and documenting activities.