Industrial Maintenance Technician

Interactive Resources - iR; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Interactive Resources - iR seeks experienced Maintenance Technicians to support high-speed manufacturing operations across multiple facilities. These hands-on roles ensure production equipment, machinery, and facility systems operate safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial maintenance within high-speed environments, with expertise in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, PLC-controlled equipment, and reading schematics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing or production preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience troubleshooting automated production machinery and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and troubleshooting PLC faults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes to minimize downtime.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance issues.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting using schematics, meters, and diagnostic tools.
• Repair motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps, and other industrial equipment.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, startups, and commissioning as needed.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and issues in the CMMS.
• Work with Production and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability and uptime.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Hand tools use

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification/apprenticeship

Tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic tools

Job description

We are seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to support high-speed manufacturing operations across multiple facilities. These are hands‑on maintenance positions responsible for keeping production equipment, machinery, and facility systems operating safely, reliably, and efficiently.

About the Role

The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial maintenance within a high-speed manufacturing environment, with preference given to candidates who have worked in plastics, packaging, blow molding, injection molding, bottling, food & beverage, CPG, or other automated production environments. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled technician who enjoys troubleshooting, solving mechanical and electrical problems, and working directly with production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and identify root causes to minimize production downtime.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and production-related maintenance issues.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting using schematics, wiring diagrams, meters, and other diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, drives, sensors, switches, valves, pumps, conveyors, and other industrial equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs involving bearings, belts, chains, gearboxes, shafts, cylinders, and related components.
• Assist with equipment installations, modifications, startups, and commissioning as needed.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities according to established schedules.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and equipment issues in the maintenance management system.
• Work closely with Production and other Maintenance team members to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, safety, efficiency, and production uptime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements.
• Perform additional maintenance-related duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience troubleshooting automated production machinery and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Experience with electrical testing equipment such as multimeters and related diagnostic tools.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and the ability to troubleshoot PLC-related faults is strongly preferred.
• Experience with motors, VFDs, sensors, conveyors, pumps, bearings, gearboxes, and other industrial components.
• Ability to use common hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with Production and Maintenance teams.
• Ability to work the assigned shift and respond to production equipment issues as required.

Preferred Skills

• Plastics manufacturing
• Blow molding / stretch blow molding
• Plastic packaging
• Bottling and beverage manufacturing
• Food manufacturing
• Consumer packaged goods (CPG)
• High-speed packaging
• Automated manufacturing
• High-volume production
• Automotive manufacturing
• Distribution or material-handling automation
• Other highly automated industrial manufacturing environments

Education & Technical Training

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certificate, or formal apprenticeship is a plus.
• Relevant military mechanical/electrical experience will also be considered.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation typically ranges from $27–$37/hour, depending on location, shift, technical experience, and qualifications. Multiple openings are available across several facilities and shifts, including:

• Dayton, OH: 2nd Shift
• Florence, KY: 1st/2nd Shift Floater
• Las Vegas, NV: 2 Day Shift, 2 Night Shift

Shift differentials and other applicable compensation may vary by location.