Industrial Technician

Mid-State Industrial Maintenance; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-State Industrial Maintenance is seeking an Industrial Technician to install, maintain, and repair machinery and mechanical systems across diverse industrial settings. The role demands advanced mechanical knowledge, precision alignment, and effective troubleshooting to sustain peak equipment performance.

The candidate will read blueprints, perform preventive maintenance, and partner with foremen to complete daily tasks while adhering to safety protocols and long hours when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years verifiable work experience preferred.
• Welding/fabricating experience is a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willing to travel with some overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain industrial equipment conveying systems and major machine centers.
• Read and understand drawings such as blueprints and schematics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Practice safe work habits.
• Use of hand and power tools.
• Operate shop and maintenance related equipment.
• Perform proper alignments of process equipment.
• Work with foreman to complete daily tasks.

Skills

Rigging & handling

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Self-starter

Aggregate/agri millwright experience

Ability to work 12 hours

Work at heights (50+)

Willing to travel overnight

Dependable & integrity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Summary

The Industrial Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and mechanical systems in various industrial settings. This role requires advanced knowledge and skills in mechanical systems, precision alignment, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal equipment performance and operational efficiency.

Job Summary

The Industrial Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and mechanical systems in various industrial settings. This role requires advanced knowledge and skills in mechanical systems, precision alignment, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal equipment performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain industrial equipment conveying systems, and major machine centers
• Read and understand drawings such as blueprints and schematics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical troubleshooting
• Practice safe work habits
• Use of hand and power tools
• Operation of shop and maintenance related equipment
• Preform proper alignments of process equipment
• Work with foreman to complete daily tasks

Education

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• 2 years verifiable work experience preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of rigging and material handling
• Demonstrated strong communication and documentation skills
• Must be a self-starter who can work safely under high-pressure situations
• Must have experience in aggregate or agricultural millwright services.
• Must be capable of performing skilled labor for up to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to work on equipment 50+ feet in the air on occasion.
• Must be willing to travel for work with some overnight travel necessary.
• Must be dependable and operate with a high level of integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Welding & fabricating experience is a plus.

Work Location and Travel

• The main offices are located at 1171 Grill Rd. Van Wert, OH 45891 and 4415 Professional Parkway, Groveport, OH 43125.
• Travel to client and customer sites is required.
• Days and hours of work may vary at times to include some evenings and weekends.

Work Environment

• Working environment is often in harsh elements (hot/humid and/or cold temperatures, rain, etc.).
• Industrial environments often have exposure to hazardous chemicals, moving heavy equipment, and other safety-sensitive hazards/risks.
• Must always be alert and able to safely perform the essential duties of the job without risking harm to oneself or others.

Physical Requirements

Talk/Hear: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Stand/Sit: The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing.
Walk: Frequently walking through job sites.
Use hands/fingers to handle or feel: Frequently use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things. Able to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. Able to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl: Frequently climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, and handling materials.
See: Able to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Carry, weight, Lift: The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to (frequently - 25 pounds; routine - 50 pounds).

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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