Industrial Maintenance Technician

The Budd Group; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Plan of Benefits

Full Time Hours

Job summary

The Budd Group in Kentucky seeks an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep production equipment running reliably in a fast-paced facility.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, perform preventive maintenance, and read schematics. Safety is paramount; follow OSHA, LOTO, and company policies. This role requires lifting up to 50 lbs and willingness to overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission systems.
• Experience welding (MIG/TIG/Stick) and fabrication.
• Familiarity with bearings, alignment, lubrication, and precision measurements.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting (480V, motors, sensors, VFDs) preferred.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures on production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Install, align, and maintain motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, fans, and other rotating equipment.
• Replace bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, seals, and other mechanical components.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Perform basic fabrication, welding, and cutting as needed.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS.
• Work safely while following OSHA regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns during production.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Power transmission systems

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Bearings & alignment

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

CMMS usage

Tools

Fiix CMMS

SAP

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyor equipment, bearings, gearboxes, welding, and preventive maintenance. Electrical troubleshooting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical failures on production equipment.


• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime.


• Install, align, and maintain motors, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, fans, and other rotating equipment.


• Replace bearings, chains, sprockets, belts, seals, and other mechanical components.


• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.


• Perform basic fabrication, welding, and cutting as needed.


• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.


• Maintain accurate maintenance records using a CMMS.


• Work safely while following OSHA regulations and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.


• Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and continuous improvement projects.


• Respond to emergency breakdowns during production.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of mechanical power transmission systems.


• Experience with welding (MIG, TIG, or Stick) and fabrication.


• Familiarity with bearings, alignment, lubrication, and precision measurements.


• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.


• Basic electrical troubleshooting (480V, motors, sensors, VFDs) preferred.


• Experience using hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying temperatures, heights, and confined spaces.


• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed.

Preferred Skills:

• Industrial manufacturing or sawmill experience.


• PLC troubleshooting experience.


• Forklift, boom lift, or scissor lift certification.


• Millwright experience.


• CMMS experience (Fiix, SAP, etc.).

Maintenance Technician Pay & Benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Pay


• Full Time Hours


• Full Plan of Benefits