Field Industrial Maintenance Technician

Accelera; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Field Industrial Maintenance Technician to ensure peak performance of fabrication machinery across multiple sites. You will proactively manage equipment health, troubleshoot rapidly, and directly impact production efficiency and uptime.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, diagnosing complex failures, installing and calibrating assets, and mentoring site operators. Travel and on-call support are expected, with strict safety compliance across facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Deep technical proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose root causes of equipment failure in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities across multiple remote sites.
• Commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to extend the lifecycle of high-output fabrication machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical failures in automated welding systems, robotic cells, and PLC-driven equipment.
• Lead the installation, calibration, and commissioning of new production assets to ensure seamless integration into existing workflows.
• Develop and deliver specialized training modules to empower site operators with essential machine care and troubleshooting skills.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and technical libraries to ensure consistent maintenance standards across all regional facilities.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory to minimize equipment downtime and ensure rapid response to urgent repair needs.
• Travel frequently to various locations to provide hands-on technical support and serve as an on-call resource for critical system issues.
• Uphold strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA regulations during all maintenance and repair activities.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems

Root cause analysis

Safety compliance

Multi-site coordination

Robotic welding systems

PLC programming

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office

Remote diagnostics tools

Job description

As a Field Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will serve as a critical technical expert responsible for ensuring the peak performance and reliability of complex fabrication machinery across multiple sites. By proactively managing equipment health and providing rapid troubleshooting support, you will directly impact production efficiency and operational uptime.

About the Role

As a Field Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will serve as a critical technical expert responsible for ensuring the peak performance and reliability of complex fabrication machinery across multiple sites. By proactively managing equipment health and providing rapid troubleshooting support, you will directly impact production efficiency and operational uptime.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs to extend the lifecycle of high-output fabrication machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical failures in automated welding systems, robotic cells, and PLC-driven equipment.
• Lead the installation, calibration, and commissioning of new production assets to ensure seamless integration into existing workflows.
• Develop and deliver specialized training modules to empower site operators with essential machine care and troubleshooting skills.
• Maintain rigorous documentation and technical libraries to ensure consistent maintenance standards across all regional facilities.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory to minimize equipment downtime and ensure rapid response to urgent repair needs.
• Travel frequently to various locations to provide hands-on technical support and serve as an on-call resource for critical system issues.
• Uphold strict adherence to safety protocols and OSHA regulations during all maintenance and repair activities.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Deep technical proficiency in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose root causes of equipment failure in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities across multiple remote sites.
• Commitment to safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced experience with robotic welding systems and PLC programming.
• Background in steel fabrication and metalworking machinery.
• Proven ability to train and mentor technical staff or equipment operators.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for reporting and inventory management.