Equipment Maintenance Technician (51919)

BRT EXTRUSIONS INC; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

BRT Extrusions Inc. in NILES, OH, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep hydraulic presses and related systems running.

This role requires hands-on trouble‑shooting, repair of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to improve safety and efficiency. Candidate should have at least 2 years in a manufacturing maintenance setting, be willing to work 12‑hour shifts, and have strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a maintenance manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication skills are a must.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts.
• Training and experience in PLCs is a plus.
• Welding and fabrication skills are a plus.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Make repairs to machines with emphasis on hydraulic presses.
• Recommend modifications to improve safety, quality, or equipment operating parameters.
• Perform repairs and troubleshoot on machinery and hydraulic and other systems.
• Assist in repairing malfunctions in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance.
• Suggest changes in working conditions to increase efficiency.
• Follow all company policies, including safety policies.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

PLC knowledge

Electrical drawings

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

PLC control systems

Electrical drawings interpretation

Welding & fabrication

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NILES, OH 44446

Position Type: Full Time

BRT is a growing aluminum extrusions company. Our aluminum extrusions are used in countless products around the world, and as we grow, our employees will grow as well.

We offer competitive wages, paid holidays, company paid life insurance, medical, dental and vision insurance, participation in our 401K (with Company match) at 90 days and paid vacation upon eligibility.

We will offer firsthand training and wage increases for cross training completion. We also offer yearly merit increases. We have a newly created training department, and formal, paid, new hire, hands on training will be given for packing/extrusions positions.

We promote from within for many of our positions. Come, Learn, Grow!

Essential duties of the Maintenance Technician

• Make repairs to machines as needed with emphasis on hydraulic presses
• Recommend modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions or to improve safety, quality, or equipment operating parameters
• Perform repairs and troubleshoot on machinery and repair of hydraulic and other systems
• Assist in repairing malfunctions in electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew
• Follow all Company policies, including but not limited to all related safety policies.

Requirements for the Maintenance Technician

• Experience with large hydraulic systems, pump diagnosis, cylinder rebuilds, pump repairs, valve tuning as well as control functions and troubleshooting
• 2 years' experience in a maintenance manufacturing setting is a must
• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts
• Training and experience in use of PLC's is a plus
• Welding and fabrication skills are a plus
• Read and interpret electrical drawings is a plus
• Strong communication skills are a must
• Analyze and resolve work problems and assists other technicians as needed
• Must be willing to participate in all required job and or employment related trainings. This includes but is not limited to all safety and technical or role or tool specific trainings.

Physical requirements of the Maintenance Technician

This position requires the individual to work in a factory/manufacturing environment. The temperatures can fluctuate from hot to cold and noise level is high. An individual in this role will be able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, turn and climb frequently. With proper safety equipment, an individual in this role may work above ground level (off the ground) for long periods of time. An individual in this role will need to be aware of movement and/or noises around them at all times. An individual in this role must move 50lbs frequently and up to 75lbs occasionally. An individual in this role will be an effective communicator verbally and in writing, and this role requires individuals to read and follow written procedures in English.

Education

HS Diploma/GED required

Maintenance training & education preferred

Qualifications

BRT is an EEO Employer