Equipment Technician – Preventative Maintenance

Manpower, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking an Equipment Technician – Preventative Maintenance for an advanced manufacturing environment. You will join the maintenance team to prevent failures, improve equipment reliability, and minimize downtime through standardized PM practices, with a hands-on troubleshooting focus and precise documentation.

The role supports production operations, working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic systems, and requires strong safety discipline with SOPs and CMMS for work orders

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• Minimum of two years in a technical manufacturing role, preferably in automated environments or PV module manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems with troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read equipment manuals, PM checklists, and SOPs.
• Experience using CMMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, routine equipment servicing, inspections, and wear‑part replacements to support safe, reliable production equipment operation.
• Conduct inspections across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other applicable equipment systems; identify abnormal wear, leaks, misalignment, vibration, overheating, loose components, and other potential failure risks.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities and checklists using established procedures, then verify equipment condition and functionality after maintenance.
• Promptly identify and report equipment abnormalities; assist with investigations of recurring issues by providing inspection findings, component assessments, and maintenance records.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and support spare parts/wear component tracking while following 5S standards for tools, measuring instruments, and materials.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

SOP adherence

Manual reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Our client, an advanced manufacturing environment, is seeking an Equipment Technician – Preventative Maintenance to join their team. As an Equipment Technician – Preventative Maintenance, you will be part of the maintenance organization supporting production operations. You’ll focus on failure prevention, equipment reliability, and minimizing unplanned downtime through standardized maintenance practices. If you enjoy hands‑on troubleshooting, keeping equipment running safely, and documenting your work with precision, this role is built for you.

Pay Range: $26.64 - $30.28

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm

What's the Job?

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, routine equipment servicing, inspections, and wear‑part replacements to support safe, reliable production equipment operation.
• Conduct inspections across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other applicable equipment systems; identify abnormal wear, leaks, misalignment, vibration, overheating, loose components, and other potential failure risks.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities and checklists using established procedures, then verify equipment condition and functionality after maintenance.
• Promptly identify and report equipment abnormalities; assist with investigations of recurring issues by providing inspection findings, component assessments, and maintenance records.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and support spare parts/wear component tracking while following 5S standards for tools, measuring instruments, and materials.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certifications in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or automation‑related disciplines are preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a technical manufacturing role; experience in fast‑paced automated manufacturing environments or photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, with fundamental troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, preventive maintenance checklists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to safely operate common maintenance tools and basic measuring instruments; experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Work that directly supports equipment uptime and production continuity through structured preventive maintenance practices.
• A role centered on reliability and continuous improvement, where your inspection findings and documentation matter.
• Opportunity to collaborate with equipment leadership and production teams to coordinate maintenance windows and safe equipment readiness.
• Clear expectations around safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and adherence to equipment operating procedures.
• A maintenance‑focused environment where you can build expertise in mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment systems.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.

In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.