Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technician

Illuminate USA; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Illuminate USA, based in Central Ohio, is expanding a state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing facility in Pataskala and the Columbus area. We are hiring an Equipment Maintenance Technician to keep industrial machinery reliable and efficient in a high-volume plant.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment, read schematics, and work with the maintenance team to ensure safe, continuous production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; skilled trade degree preferred (electrician/industrial mechanic).
• 2+ years of equipment maintenance or industrial machinery experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and technical docs.
• Able to work independently and in a team, under pressure with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical production equipment.
• Evaluate equipment safety, functionality, and productivity against standards.
• Diagnose and repair complex equipment issues and replace components as needed.
• Interpret schematics and blueprints to resolve challenges.
• Plan, assemble, install, or dismantle machinery with precise alignment.
• Operate and manage tools and heavy equipment (forklifts, lifts, hoists, cranes).
• Weld, fabricate, or calibrate as required to maintain performance.
• Document maintenance activities in the tracking system.
• Follow safety rules and cooperate with the team to meet goals.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Schematic interpretation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skilled trade certification preferred

Tools

Forklift operation

Welding equipment

Calibrating tools

Industrial measuring tools

Job description

Illuminate USA, based in Central Ohio, is expanding a state-of-the-art solar panel manufacturing facility in Pataskala and the Columbus area. We are hiring an Equipment Maintenance Technician to keep industrial machinery reliable and efficient in a high-volume plant.

You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment, read schematics, and work with the maintenance team to ensure safe, continuous production.