Entry-Level Maintenance Technician - Hands-On Machinery Care

Safariland, LLC; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Safariland, LLC in Peoria, AZ is hiring a Maintenance Technician I to support the safe operation of production equipment and facility systems. The role involves preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and documenting maintenance activities, working closely with the Industrial Maintenance Technician.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school/technical certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance or related hands-on experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document maintenance activities; CMMS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of production machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose basic mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues and escalate complex problems.
• Remove, replace, install, and adjust common mechanical components with hand/power tools.
• Support maintenance on presses, autoclaves, water jets, cranes, CNC cutters, sewing/cutting equipment, and related systems.
• Respond to routine maintenance requests and minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders and document maintenance actions and parts used.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school / technical certification preferred

Related college coursework preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

CMMS (maintenance software)

Job description

Safariland, LLC in Peoria, AZ is hiring a Maintenance Technician I to support the safe operation of production equipment and facility systems. The role involves preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and documenting maintenance activities, working closely with the Industrial Maintenance Technician.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong mechanical aptitude.