Industrial Maintenance Technician — Hands-On Troubleshooter

Jobot; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire

Full-time

Hands-on work

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing client in Columbia, MD. The role emphasizes equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and hands-on maintenance of conveyors, motors, presses, printing systems, and packaging equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, read schematics, and follow safety procedures such as lockout/tagout. This is a direct-hire, full-time opportunity with competitive hourly pay of $32–$35 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Welding, metal fabrication, or machining experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and industrial safety procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training, journeyman credentials, or relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical issues across industrial production machinery.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, adjustments, and component replacements.
• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, motors, presses, printing systems, packaging machinery, and related equipment.
• Assist with machinery installations, equipment relocations, upgrades, and production line modifications.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and electrical systems to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Perform general facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and structural repairs.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify mechanical components, tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and workplace safety.
• Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safe maintenance practices.
• Coordinate replacement parts and maintenance supplies to support efficient repair operations.
• Work closely with production and operations teams to address equipment concerns and maintain manufacturing schedules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or journeyman credentials

Tools

Welding equipment

Machining tools

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing client in Columbia, MD. The role emphasizes equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and hands-on maintenance of conveyors, motors, presses, printing systems, and packaging equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, read schematics, and follow safety procedures such as lockout/tagout. This is a direct-hire, full-time opportunity with competitive hourly pay of $32–$35 depending on experience.