Maintenance

R L Industries; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

RL Industries is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team in Fairfield, OH. The role focuses on keeping production moving by maintaining and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems, with emphasis on preventive maintenance and efficient response to breakdowns.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing or facility environment, strong troubleshooting across multiple disciplines, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read schematics, manuals, work orders, and technical drawings.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and measuring/testing equipment.
• Basic computer skills including Excel.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Diagnose equipment failures and respond to breakdowns quickly.
• Install and replace motors, bearings, belts, pumps, valves, sensors, relays, and switches.
• Test and adjust control systems to verify proper operation.
• Maintain maintenance records, repair documentation, and spare-parts inventory.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repairs.
• Perform general facility maintenance including lighting, plumbing, painting, storage racks.
• Support equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety procedures including Lockout/Tagout.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Excel

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring instruments

Testing equipment

Job description

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Maintenance

Full Time Fairfield, OH, US 1 Attachments

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1005

Salary Range: $29.00 To $36.00 Hourly

Build Reliability. Keep Production Moving.

RL Industries is looking for a skilled, hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. This role is critical to maintaining production equipment, facility systems, and material-handling equipment while minimizing downtime and ensuring safe, efficient operations.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC systems.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Diagnose equipment failures and respond quickly to breakdowns.
• Install and replace motors, bearings, belts, pumps, valves, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, hoses, and other components.
• Test and adjust control systems to verify proper equipment operation.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair documentation, and spare-parts inventory.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and service providers when specialized repairs are required.
• Perform general facility maintenance including lighting, plumbing, painting, storage rack repairs, and building upkeep.
• Support equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all company safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout requirements and safe work practices.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or facility environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read schematics, equipment manuals, work orders, and technical drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of electrical safety practices and the ability to recognize when work must be performed by qualified personnel.
• Ability to prioritize work, solve problems independently, and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance training, certification, or related technical education.
• Experience with CNC machinery, waterjet systems, PLC controls, cranes, compressors, forklifts, HVAC equipment, and dust collection systems.
• Forklift and aerial lift experience.

6:00 AM - 3:30 PM, plus alternating half-day Saturdays