Maintenance D Technician

Hoerbiger; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HOERBIGER Automatisierungstechnik Holding GmbH in Delray Beach, FL is seeking a Maintenance D Technician to support both production and maintenance functions at our Delray Beach facility with occasional duties at Pompano Beach. You will contribute to the reliability of our machining processes, waste handling, and basic maintenance activities, ensuring safe and efficient operations daily.

We value hands-on problem solving, safe forklift operation, and strong measurement skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift and industrial lift trucks safely.
• Take accurate measurements with calipers, tapes, and basic tools.
• Read and convert Imperial and metric units; apply dimensional tolerances.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; able to compose clear emails.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processing machining shavings safely and efficiently.
• Maneuvering containers using a forklift.
• Operating and monitoring conveyors.
• Identifying problematic materials for processing machinery.
• Performing minor troubleshooting and escalating larger issues.
• Ensuring no environmental risks arise from shavings or waste.
• Collecting, labeling, and storing waste correctly.
• Following all safety and environmental handling procedures.
• Supporting scheduling and documentation for waste pickups.
• Assisting with on-site waste pickup activities.
• Managing cutting fluid and oil supply in the plant.
• Monitoring concentration levels and recycling activities.
• Ensuring proper stocking levels and reporting shortages.
• Coordinating the correct filling of large open-top dumpsters.
• Planning ahead for timely waste pickups.
• Keeping outside facility areas clean and trash-free.
• Assisting mechanics with repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Supporting scheduled maintenance activities as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand tools repair

Measurement & tolerances

Calipers & measuring tools

Imperial & metric units

Microsoft Word/Excel

SAP experience

Email communication

Problem solving

Tools

SAP

Job description

As a Maintenance D Technician, you play a key role in supporting smooth and safe operations at our Delray Beach facility while providing occasional support to our Pompano Beach location. You contribute directly to the reliability of our production environment, ensuring that machining processes, waste handling, and basic maintenance activities run efficiently and safely every day.
You will work hands‑on in a dynamic environment, supporting both production and maintenance functions. Your work helps protect the environment, maintain compliance, and keep our high‑precision machining operations running at their best. Your contribution truly makes a difference.

How you will make a difference

Shavings & Processing Management

• Processing machining shavings safely and efficiently
• Maneuvering containers using a forklift
• Operating and monitoring conveyors
• Identifying problematic materials for processing machinery
• Performing minor troubleshooting and escalating larger issues
• Ensuring no environmental risks arise from shavings or waste

Regulated Waste Handling

• Collecting, labeling, and storing waste correctly
• Following all safety and environmental handling procedures
• Supporting scheduling and documentation for waste pickups
• Assisting with on‑site waste pickup activities

Lubricants, Fluids & Oil Management

• Managing cutting fluid and oil supply in the plant
• Monitoring concentration levels and recycling activities
• Ensuring proper stocking levels and reporting shortages

Bulk Waste & Grounds Management

• Coordinating the correct filling of large open‑top dumpsters
• Planning ahead for timely waste pickups
• Keeping outside facility areas clean and trash‑free

Maintenance Support

• Assisting mechanics with repairs and preventive maintenance
• Supporting scheduled maintenance activities as needed

What you should be good at

Technical & Mechanical Skills

• Performing simple repairs using hand tools
• Operating a forklift and industrial lift trucks safely and confidently
• Taking accurate measurements and evaluating tolerances
• Using calipers, tape measures (to 1/16”), and basic measuring tools

Math & Reasoning Skills

• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using imperial and metric units
• Converting between measurement systems
• Applying logical, structured problem‑solving to routine tasks

Computer & Communication Skills

• Basic use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Email communication
• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to write short, clear correspondence

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 75 lbs
• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Bending, kneeling, and crawling as needed
• Reading small print and identifying colors
• Flexibility to support off‑shift work, weekends, holidays, and occasional after‑hours calls

What you can look forward to

Career Stability: With over 130 years of industry leadership, HOERBIGER offers the security of a long‑established company with a forward‑looking vision.
Financial Stability and Rewarding Compensation: We recognize and value your contributions with competitive salaries and local fringe benefits.
Supportive Teamwork: A positive atmosphere and a collaborative environment, where you'll experience mutual support among colleagues.
Professional and Personal Growth: With a polite and respectful culture, there’s often a greater emphasis on personal development and continuous learning.
Recognition and Appreciation: Being part of a polite and appreciative team means that your efforts and achievements are recognized and celebrated.

Who we are

Join our global team of over 7.500 colleagues and make a difference every day. Contribute to innovative solutions that save lives, reduce emissions, and drive progress in key industries like energy, automotive, and safety technology, as well as growth markets such as semiconductor, automation, photonics, aerospace and medical. Guided by our core values. Pioneering Spirit, Courage, Fairness, and Closeness - we are ENABLING CHANGE. FOR A BETTER TOMORROW. With opportunities to grow, learn, and collaborate across 40 countries and 150 locations, you’ll be part of a culture that values your ideas and your impact.