Industrial Maintenance Technician

American Gypsum Co.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

American Gypsum Co. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join a focused maintenance team, ensuring production equipment runs safely with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities include mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and strict adherence to safety procedures. The role requires reading schematics, using precision tools, and collaborating with operations to prioritize reliability.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of industrial or military maintenance experience OR a 2-year technical degree in Maintenance Mechanics or an Engineering degree.
• Experience with industrial maintenance practices and policies.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the Maintenance Technician tool set.
• Ability and desire to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently fulfill tasks assigned by the Maintenance Foreman.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on production and support equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical schematics.
• Accurately use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, tachometers).
• Assist with troubleshooting and replacing motors (including 480V), wiring, and basic controls as directed.
• Weld and perform fabrication as needed to support maintenance tasks.
• Complete work orders effectively and document repairs accurately.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned areas daily.

Skills

Overtime willingness

Teamwork

Independence

Reading schematics

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Associates in Electrical Engineering

Associates in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Dial indicators

Tachometers

Laser alignment

Multimeter

Welding equipment

Job description

Work Schedule: 10 - 12-hour shifts; Overtime is required.

Starting Pay: $22.85 - 30.73 Hr.

Full or Part Time: Full-time only

Reports to: Maintenance Foreman and/or Delegated Authority

Basic Qualifications

• One (1) year of industrial or military maintenance experience OR a 2-year technical degree in Maintenance Mechanics or an Engineering degree.
• Experience with industrial maintenance practices and policies.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain the Maintenance Technician tool set.
• Ability and desire to follow instructions and work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when required.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician collaborates with a high-performing maintenance team to ensure the timely completion of tasks, optimizing equipment functionality and minimizing downtime. This position works closely with operations personnel to diagnose and resolve mechanical and basic electrical issues while prioritizing safety and quality in every assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently fulfill tasks assigned by the Maintenance Foreman.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on production and support equipment.
• Install, repair, and maintain:
• Mechanical drives, chains, sprockets, gears, belts, and couplings.
• Conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical schematics.
• Accurately use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, tachometers).
• Assist with troubleshooting and replacing motors (including 480V), wiring, and basic controls as directed.
• Weld and perform fabrication as needed to support maintenance tasks.
• Complete work orders effectively and document repairs accurately.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in assigned areas daily.
• Report any equipment issues promptly to the Maintenance Foreman.
• Be flexible and fill in on other jobs or assist other departments as needed.

Safety Requirements

• This is a safety-sensitive role due to regular work around moving, automatic, and mobile equipment.
• Consistently follow all plant and departmental safety rules and procedures.
• Understand and apply lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures for assigned equipment.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings and job-specific safety reviews.
• Understand and follow Job Safety Analyses (JSA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and all safe work practices.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, hearing protection, and safety footwear; use face shields or respirators when tasks required.

Key Differentiators for Advanced Role

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance practices.
• Skilled in reading complex technical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with precision tools and alignment (e.g., laser alignment).
• Ability to use multi-meters and test electrical components.
• Experience with installation and change-out of 480V motors.

Physical Demands

• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, climbing ladders or stairs, and working at heights.
• Frequent lifting up to 25 lbs.; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.; rare lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at various elevations.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, dust, airborne particles, temperature extremes, outside weather, and loud noise (hearing protection required in designated areas).
• Repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.
• Occasional exposure to wet or humid conditions, proximity to electrical equipment, and vibration.
• Noise level is typically moderate but can be loud in designated areas.

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

Associates or better in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Associates or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Technical/other training or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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