Maintenance Associate II – 3rd Shift

Purple Cow Recruiting; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a Maintenance Associate II for a full-time third-shift position in Bellefontaine, Ohio. The role covers electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and PLC systems, with hands-on troubleshooting and proactive maintenance responsibilities.

This on-site position requires independent work, strict adherence to safety practices, and ability to train other maintenance staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience is REQUIRED.
• Experience maintaining production equipment and troubleshooting diverse systems is REQUIRED.
• Ability to read blueprints, maintenance manuals, drawings, and sketches is REQUIRED.
• Proficiency with lockout/tagout and machine guarding safety practices is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production machinery and equipment.
• Install and maintain production machinery and equipment.
• Develop and perform scheduled preventive maintenance procedures.
• Develop and perform predictive maintenance activities.
• Train and support other maintenance associates.

Skills

Electrical Troubleshooting

PLC Troubleshooting

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Preventive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Read Blueprints

Read Maintenance Manuals

Independent Decision Making

Train and Support Others

Education

Technical Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Drill Presses

Band Saws

Side Grinders

Bench Grinders

Hydraulic Presses

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Electrical Testing Equipment

Gas Welding Equipment

Electric Welding Equipment

Brazing Equipment

Cutting Equipment

Job description

Description

Maintenance Associate II — 3rd Shift | Bellefontaine, OH

Full-Time | On-Site | Industrial Maintenance

3rd Shift Only | Start ASAP

Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN

Co-Founder & COO | Heartline Staffing

Call or Text: 272-230-3157

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Prefer a quick conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly.

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Associate II for a full-time third-shift industrial maintenance opportunity in Bellefontaine, Ohio. The employer is hiring for 3rd shift only and is looking to move qualified candidates through the interview process quickly.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Maintenance Associate II performs electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repairs while installing, maintaining, and supporting machinery and equipment used in manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for general, preventive, and predictive maintenance across production equipment and may also support facility maintenance requirements as needed.

This is a hands-on industrial maintenance position requiring strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and PLC-controlled systems. The successful technician must be comfortable working independently, diagnosing unfamiliar equipment, making repair decisions, and returning production machinery to safe and reliable operation with minimal direct supervision.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production machinery and equipment
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical equipment failures
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and control functions
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems
• Troubleshoot pneumatic systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems
• Install and maintain production machinery and equipment
• Develop and perform scheduled preventive maintenance procedures
• Develop and perform predictive maintenance activities
• Perform general repairs supporting manufacturing operations
• Use electrical and electronic measuring and testing equipment
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Operate drill presses, band saws, side grinders, bench grinders, hydraulic presses, and other maintenance/shop tools
• Perform gas and electric welding
• Perform brazing and cutting
• Read and work from blueprints
• Read maintenance manuals and technical documentation
• Work from drawings, sketches, written instructions, and verbal instructions
• Review unfamiliar equipment and develop an understanding of its mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems
• Make independent decisions regarding equipment repairs and maintenance requirements
• Support decisions regarding repair-part purchase and replacement
• Help minimize production downtime and repair-part costs
• Develop proactive solutions to minimize scrap
• Participate in continuous-improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
• Train and develop other maintenance associates
• Assist other maintenance associates in efficiently completing assigned work
• Maintain housekeeping and workplace safety standards
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures
• Follow machine-guarding requirements
• Comply with applicable IATF 16949 and ISO 14001/45001 procedures
• Maintain reliable and acceptable attendance

INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS EXPERIENCE

Strong candidates should have hands‑on maintenance and troubleshooting experience involving:

• Electrical Systems
• PLC-Controlled Equipment
• Mechanical Systems
• Hydraulic Systems
• Pneumatic Systems
• Motor Controls
• Sensors
• Relays
• Production Machinery
• Preventive Maintenance
• Predictive Maintenance
• Industrial Controls

TOOLS & FABRICATION

The role requires proficiency with industrial maintenance and shop tools, including:

• Drill Presses
• Band Saws
• Side Grinders
• Bench Grinders
• Hydraulic Presses
• Hand Tools
• Power Tools
• Electrical / Electronic Testing Equipment
• Gas Welding Equipment
• Electric Welding Equipment
• Brazing Equipment
• Cutting Equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Full-Time
• 3rd Shift Only
• Fully On-Site in Bellefontaine, Ohio
• Start ASAP
• Manufacturing Plant Environment
• Long Periods of Standing
• Required Hearing Protection
• Required Eye Protection
• Composite or Steel-Toed Shoes Required

Requirements

• Minimum 5 Years of Industrial Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Manufacturing / Production Equipment Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Electrical Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• PLC Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Hydraulic Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Pneumatic Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Mechanical Troubleshooting and Repair Experience REQUIRED
• Preventive Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Predictive Maintenance Experience REQUIRED
• Proficiency Operating Hand and Power Tools REQUIRED
• Experience with Drill Presses, Band Saws, Side Grinders, Bench Grinders, and Hydraulic Presses REQUIRED
• Ability to Use Electrical / Electronic Measuring and Testing Equipment REQUIRED
• Ability to Read Blueprints, Maintenance Manuals, Drawings, and Sketches REQUIRED
• Welding Experience — Gas and Electric REQUIRED
• Brazing and Cutting Experience REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Independently with Minimal Direct Supervision REQUIRED
• Strong Independent Decision-Making Skills REQUIRED
• Ability to Diagnose and Understand Unfamiliar Production Equipment REQUIRED
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout and Machine-Guarding Safety Practices REQUIRED
• Ability to Train and Support Other Maintenance Associates REQUIRED
• Ability to Work 3rd Shift REQUIRED
• Ability to Work Fully On-Site in Bellefontaine, OH REQUIRED
• Technical Degree OR Equivalent Education / Experience REQUIRED
• IATF 16949 Experience Preferred
• ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Experience Preferred
• Automotive Manufacturing Experience Preferred

EXPERIENCE NOTE:

The Job Insights identifies five years of industrial maintenance experience as a must‑have for this search. Candidates should demonstrate direct responsibility for maintaining and repairing production machinery rather than general building or facilities maintenance alone.

EDUCATION NOTE:

A technical degree is acceptable, but the source JD also allows equivalent education and experience. A candidate with substantial hands‑on industrial maintenance experience may qualify without a formal college degree.

PLC NOTE:

Candidates must demonstrate actual PLC‑related troubleshooting capability. Full PLC programming is not specifically required, but the technician must be able to troubleshoot PLC‑controlled equipment and control functions as part of industrial equipment repair.

SHIFT NOTE:

The client is currently hiring for 3rd shift only. Confirm third‑shift availability before completing an extensive technical screen.

Not ready to apply? If you have strong industrial maintenance experience across electrical, PLC, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems and would prefer to discuss the opportunity first, call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157.