Industrial Maintenance Technician

Accelera; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Waldorf, MD is seeking a Field Service Maintenance Specialist to ensure peak performance of complex facility systems and high-speed machinery. You will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults, perform preventative maintenance, and minimize downtime through rapid on-site interventions.

The role requires hands-on skills with high-voltage electrical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, and metal fabrication.

Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting 480V electrical systems and complex control panels.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on industrial equipment repair.
• Proficiency with pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing system maintenance.
• Welding and metal fabrication experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance strategies using digital work orders to track and resolve issues.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to maintain uptime.
• Optimize mechanical assemblies including gearboxes, bearings, and conveyors for throughput.
• Maintain pneumatic/hydraulic systems to ensure precise machine operation.
• Perform precision metal fabrication and welding to support repairs and modifications.
• Manage plumbing infrastructure including PVC and copper piping for fluids and chemicals.
• Maintain a fully equipped mobile workstation for rapid on-site service delivery.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Welding & fabrication

Driving

Physical fitness

Tools

PLC control panels

Job description

As a Field Service Maintenance Specialist, you will serve as a critical technical resource, ensuring the peak operational performance of complex facility systems and high-speed machinery. By leveraging your expertise in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, you will drive equipment reliability and minimize downtime through proactive intervention and expert repairs.

About the Role

As a Field Service Maintenance Specialist, you will serve as a critical technical resource, ensuring the peak operational performance of complex facility systems and high-speed machinery. By leveraging your expertise in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, you will drive equipment reliability and minimize downtime through proactive intervention and expert repairs.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive maintenance strategies by utilizing digital work order systems to track, prioritize, and resolve technical issues.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs on high-voltage electrical systems and low-voltage control circuits to maintain continuous uptime.
• Optimize the performance of mechanical assemblies, including gearboxes, bearings, and conveyor systems, to ensure maximum throughput.
• Maintain pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including solenoids and air components, to guarantee precise machine operation.
• Perform precision metal fabrication and welding tasks to support structural repairs and equipment modifications.
• Manage plumbing infrastructure, including PVC and copper piping, to ensure efficient fluid and chemical delivery.
• Maintain a fully equipped mobile workstation to ensure rapid response times and efficient on-site service delivery.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Proven experience troubleshooting 480V electrical systems and complex control panels.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience in industrial equipment repair.
• Proficiency in pneumatic, hydraulic, and plumbing system maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to perform welding and metal fabrication tasks.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 75 lbs, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PLC control panels and automated conveyor systems.
• Background in water reclamation or chemical dispensing system maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple service priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to safety protocols and the ability to work in diverse indoor and outdoor environments.