Machine Technician-Thurs 11a-5p, Fri-Sun 5a-5p

Tex Tech Industries; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TexTech Industries in Maine is seeking a Needle Room Fixer to maintain and overhaul needle-punch and related mechanical equipment. You will ensure optimal operation of machinery and support production quality across departments.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, troubleshooting to minimize downtime, fabricating parts, and collaborating with teams. You must have your own hand tools, and boiler license experience or the ability to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; extensive mechanical education or experience preferred.
• Able to perform hands-on maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and problem-solving mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair needle-punch and related mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Fabricate or replace mechanical parts as needed.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams.
• Keep maintenance records and follow safety standards.
• Boiler experience or ability to obtain boiler license.
• Must have own hand tools.

Skills

Hands-on

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mechanical education or experience

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

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FullTime Maine, Monmouth, ME, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1167

Summary:

Join a team that keeps innovation running.

At TexTech Industries, our Fixers play a vital role in keeping our equipment operating smoothly. You'll work hands-on with mechanical systems, troubleshoot challenges, and help ensure the high-quality materials we're known for around the world.

If you enjoy solving problems, staying active, and taking pride in precision work-this is the job for you.

The Needle Room Fixer is responsible for the maintenance and overhauling of all needling equipment and other department(s) equipment as assigned. The Fixer carries out preventive maintenance programs according to specified procedures. The Fixer needs to make most major repairs in the Needling department and must have the ability to locate and diagnose trouble in systems and equipment. Plans and executes appropriate repairs to all types of machines and equipment, including other departments as necessary.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Maintain and repair needle-punch and related mechanical equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and inspections
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime
• Fabricate or replace mechanical parts as needed
• Collaborate with production and quality teams
• Keep maintenance records and follow all safety standards
• Boiler experience or willingness and ability to obtain a boilers license.
• Must have own hand tools necessary to perform required duties.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED, extensive mechanical education or experience.

• Physical Requirements:
• You’ll thrive here if you:
• Enjoy hands‑on, active work (standing, lifting, moving parts up to 75 lbs)
• Like solving mechanical problems and seeing tangible results
• Appreciate variety- no two days are exactly the same

TexTech is a global leader in advanced materials manufacturing, and we take pride in our Maine roots. You'll join a supportive, safety‑focused team where training and career growth are encouraged.

Tex-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Tex-Tech participates in E-Verify for confirming employment eligibility in the United States. If you have any disability and need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please contact Michelle Stephens 207-933-9273. Requests will be handled confidentially.

C Shift, Thursday 11am - 5pm, Friday-Sunday 5am - 5pm
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