Industrial Maintenance Technician: Machinery & Drives

Wentworth James Group USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth James Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Technician to service and maintain industrial machinery and production equipment.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical failures, and support upgrades while following safety and LOTO procedures.

Collaborating with Production, Engineering and Operations teams, you will help improve reliability and efficiency across the plant.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Basic electrical fault finding and motor/sensor knowledge.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and manuals.
• Experience with LOTO and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Maintain gearboxes, bearings, motors, pumps, conveyors, and drive systems.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Carry out fittings, replacements, alignments and adjustments.
• Read and interpret drawings and electrical schematics.
• Support equipment upgrades, commissioning and installations.
• Complete maintenance records and PM documentation.
• Support continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve performance.
• Adhere to safety procedures including LOTO.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical fault finding

Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems

Read mechanical drawings

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

Job description

Wentworth James Group in Buffalo, NY is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Technician to service and maintain industrial machinery and production equipment.

You will perform preventative and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical failures, and support upgrades while following safety and LOTO procedures.

Collaborating with Production, Engineering and Operations teams, you will help improve reliability and efficiency across the plant.