3rd-Shift Maintenance Technician: Machinery & PLCs

Albany International Corp.; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 11pm-7am) to ensure safe and efficient operation of production equipment. You will lead Level I technicians, support changeovers, and maintain preventative maintenance records to boost plant performance.

The role requires 3–5 years of maintenance experience, familiarity with controls, electrical, and mechanical systems, and proficiency with SAP. Training and 5S housekeeping are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous maintenance experience required.
• Previous experience or exposure with controls, electrical, mechanical, and/or tooling maintenance preferred
• Previous experience with PLCs preferred
• Previous experience with vision systems (like quality inspection, robotics, or automation) preferred, or willingness to learn
• Willingness to complete company-provided controls, electrical, mechanical, and/or tooling training
• A High School diploma or GED
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SAP preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of production floor machinery and equipment throughout the plant
• Sustain and improve our preventative maintenance programs and maintenance techniques on all machinery and equipment
• Assist in directing activities and provide technical direction to Level I Maintenance Technicians in repairing, testing, and troubleshooting equipment
• Production support with changeover, product set-up and start-up
• Responsible for performing scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance tasks using company preferred systems
• Interact with production supervision and staff to ensure the timely flow of required information
• Documentation of equipment maintenance performed
• Housekeeping and organization of the work area (5s) as needed

Skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Safety-conscious

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

PLC

Vision systems

SAP

Electrical

Mechanical

Job description

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift (Mon-Fri, 11pm-7am) to ensure safe and efficient operation of production equipment. You will lead Level I technicians, support changeovers, and maintain preventative maintenance records to boost plant performance.

The role requires 3–5 years of maintenance experience, familiarity with controls, electrical, and mechanical systems, and proficiency with SAP. Training and 5S housekeeping are part of daily duties.