Industrial Equipment Technician

Accelera; Hazle Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Hazle Township, PA is seeking a Facilities and Industrial Technician to keep production running at peak performance. You will troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems and support equipment uptime, safety, and quality.

This role collaborates with maintenance, operations, and engineering to install, commission, and document maintenance activities and implement long-term reliability improvements across plastic extrusion or injection molding equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational certification valued.
• Experience in industrial maintenance within manufacturing/production settings.
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and complex equipment manuals.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment.
• Strong analytical mindset for solving mechanical and electrical problems.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance and repair strategies for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to maximize uptime.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement long-term reliability solutions.
• Manage preventative maintenance programs to extend lifecycle of assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to install and commission new production machinery.
• Maintain documentation of repairs and service activities to ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Respond rapidly to emergency maintenance needs to minimize production disruptions.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Schematics interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Power tools

Blueprints

Job description

As a Facilities and Industrial Technician, you will serve as a critical partner in maintaining operational continuity by ensuring all production systems run at peak performance. Your expertise in troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems will directly impact our ability to meet production targets while maintaining a safe, high-quality environment.

About the Role

As a Facilities and Industrial Technician, you will serve as a critical partner in maintaining operational continuity by ensuring all production systems run at peak performance. Your expertise in troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical systems will directly impact our ability to meet production targets while maintaining a safe, high-quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive maintenance and repair strategies for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to maximize equipment uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying root causes of equipment failures and implementing long-term reliability solutions.
• Manage the execution of preventative maintenance programs to extend the lifecycle of critical industrial assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to install and commission new production machinery, ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
• Maintain rigorous documentation of all repairs and service activities to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Respond rapidly to emergency maintenance needs, minimizing disruptions to the manufacturing process.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational certification is highly valued.
• Demonstrated success in industrial maintenance, specifically within manufacturing or production settings.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical schematics, blueprints, and complex equipment manuals.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools, power tools, and precision measurement equipment.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex mechanical and electrical problems.

Preferred Skills

• Technical certifications in HVAC, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Direct experience with PLC troubleshooting, automation systems, and industrial robotics.
• Specific operational knowledge of plastic extrusion or injection molding machinery.