Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician

Crothall Laundry Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Crothall Laundry Services is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment in a commercial laundry/industrial facility. You will perform preventive maintenance, monitor equipment, and coordinate with production supervisors to minimize downtime.

The role requires 2–5 years of maintenance experience, knowledge of electrical systems, boilers, hydraulics, and safe work practices such as lockout/tagout.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of industrial or plant maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, boilers, hydraulics, compressed air.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for maintaining industrial machinery.
• Experience installing new equipment preferred.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Committed to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment.
• Monitor production equipment to identify issues.
• Troubleshoot mechanical components and conveyors.
• Respond to equipment failures during production.
• Maintain maintenance logs with work details.
• Communicate downtime and repair timelines to supervisors.
• Assist engineers and vendors with technical work.
• Follow lockout/tagout and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Perform additional maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

Job Summary

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment in a commercial laundry/industrial facility. This role ensures equipment reliability, safety, and efficiency through preventive maintenance, timely repairs, and continuous monitoring of assigned systems during production operations. The technician works independently and collaboratively to minimize downtime and support safe, efficient plant operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Monitor assigned production equipment and systems during operations to identify potential issues and initiate corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components, including belts, bearings, drives, jams, ironer tape, overhead rail systems, and conveyor systems.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures and emergent maintenance needs during production.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, documenting completed work, unresolved issues, and follow-up actions.
• Communicate equipment status, downtime, and repair timelines to Production Supervisors and Engineering as needed.
• Assist engineering staff, maintenance team members, and outside vendors with technical and mechanical work.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, and working on energized or hot equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area to support plant safety standards.
• Perform additional maintenance or operational duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of industrial or plant maintenance experience preferred.
• Good working knowledge of overall plant maintenance, including but not limited to electrical systems, boilers, hydraulics, compressed air, plumbing, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, as well as mechanical and plumbing blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience maintaining and repairing industrial machinery.
• Experience supporting or assisting with installation of new equipment preferred.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated understanding of industrial safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, reliability, and solid communication skills.