Lead Industrial Maintenance Technician

CORE Linen; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CORE Linen is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment in a commercial laundry facility in Birmingham, Alabama. The role focuses on reliability, safety, and efficiency through preventive maintenance and timely repairs during production operations.

You will work both independently and with the maintenance team to minimize downtime, support safe plant operations, and maintain accurate logs.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of industrial or plant maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical/plumbing blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with safety practices such as lockout/tagout and confined space entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment to minimize downtime.
• Monitor and troubleshoot equipment during production operations.
• Repair mechanical components (belts, bearings, drives, jams, conveyors).
• Respond to equipment failures during production and document actions.
• Maintain maintenance logs and communicate status to supervisors.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical schematics

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.