Industrial Maintenance Technician I

Colonial Group; Vanceburg (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Maintenance Tech I to perform skilled mechanical and maintenance repair tasks across carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, heating, electrical, and related areas under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, hands-on equipment maintenance, PMs, and timely documentation, with on-call and shift flexibility in a challenging environment.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and preferred 3 years in plastics extrusion maintenance, strong troubleshooting, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of maintenance experience preferred on Plastics Extrusion equipment.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Self-initiative and strong follow-up skills.
• Willing to work varied shifts and be on call when needed.
• Able to lift up to 50 lb and work in loud/hot environments.
• Must pass forklift qualification test.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Attend to non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of managing stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Safely comply with all written and verbal safety rules.
• Maintain professional floor appearance with good morale and conduct.
• Perform hands-on maintenance of shift equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PMs) and document work performed.
• Review project assignments weekly and execute tasks.
• Observe and report critical machine or safety issues.
• Complete assigned projects and work orders on time.
• Document jobs completed in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Follow-up skills

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Stress management

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Colonial Group seeks a Maintenance Tech I to perform skilled mechanical and maintenance repair tasks across carpentry, masonry, painting, plumbing, heating, electrical, and related areas under supervision. The role emphasizes safety, hands-on equipment maintenance, PMs, and timely documentation, with on-call and shift flexibility in a challenging environment.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma and preferred 3 years in plastics extrusion maintenance, strong troubleshooting, and