Maintenance Technician

Anduril; Ashville (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Production Maintenance Technician at Arsenal 1 to keep production assets up and running with maximum uptime, performance, and safety in a high‑tech manufacturing environment.

This multi‑craft role covers automation, robotics, PLCs, and mechanical systems. You will work with engineers and OEMs on startup, commissioning, and ongoing PMs, developing SOPs and spare parts inventories, and supporting TPM initiatives on both First and Second Shifts.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing as a maintenance technician.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial automation and PLCs.
• Proficiency with 6-axis robotics and automated conveyance systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC and safe work practices around 480V.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Commission and set up new production lines and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and program industrial robotics and teach pendant operations.
• Diagnose PLC I/O, hardware faults, and safe resets.
• Repair electrical components up to 480V and servo drives.
• Maintain high-speed conveyance and mechanical systems, with PMs and repairs.
• Follow LOTO, NFPA 70E, OSHA safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Industrial automation

PLCs

Robotics

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or vocational certification in Mechatronics or related

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Megohmmeters

Multimeters

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a Production Maintenance Technician at Arsenal 1, you will be the backbone of our manufacturing reliability. You will be responsible for ensuring maximum uptime, performance, and safety of all production assets. This is a multi-craft role requiring hands‑on troubleshooting and repair across advanced automation, industrial robotics, automated conveyance, PLCs, and general mechanical machinery.

We are actively hiring across bothFirst and Second Shifts for highly skilled technicians who thrive in fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environments.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Equipment Commissioning, Line Setup & Integration
  • New Line Installation: Assist with mechanical assembly, precision leveling, anchoring, routing, and drop‑in placement of new production machinery.
  • Commissioning Support: Partner closely with internal engineers and external OEM/integrators during the start up of new production lines.
  • Baseline Establishment: Help build our maintenance infrastructure from scratch by assisting in creating new standard operating procedures (SOPs), spare parts inventories, and Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules.
• Troubleshoot, program adjustments, and support industrial robotics, including teach pendant operation, mastering, calibration, and mechanical rebuilds.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to trace I/O, resolve hardware faults, and safely execute program resets.
• Troubleshoot electrical components up to 480V 3‑phase, including servo drives, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), sensors, proximity switches, and safety circuits.
• Interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, P&IDs, and technical equipment manuals.
• Conveyance & General Mechanical Machinery
  • Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on high‑speed conveyance systems (belt, roller, chain, overhead), sorting systems, and automated transfer systems.
  • Diagnose, repair, and replace mechanical components including gearboxes, motors, drive assemblies, bearings, shafts, belts, and pulleys.
  • Troubleshoot and rebuild pneumatic and hydraulic systems (cylinders, valves, manifolds, regulators, and compressors).
  • Perform basic machining, fabrication, and welding repairs as needed to support production continuity.
• Preventative Maintenance & Continuous Improvement
  • Execute rigorous Preventative Maintenance (PM) schedules using our Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document work orders, parts usage, and root‑cause solutions.
  • Perform rapid root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) to prevent repeat breakdowns.
  • Actively participate in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and 5S initiatives.
  • Adhere strictly to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash safety (NFPA 70E), OSHA regulations, and company safety standards.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, which requires regular interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders and frequently working directly on the production floor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3–5+ years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, Electro‑Mechanical Technician, or Mechatronics Technician in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial automation, PLCs, and 6‑axis robotics.
• Proven experience repairing complex automated conveyance systems.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 70E, NEC standards, and safe work practices around 480V systems.
• Proficient in the use of standard hand/power tools, precision measurement equipment (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators), and electrical test equipment (multimeters, megohmmeters).
• Must be able to work the designated shift (1st or 2nd) and be available for occasional overtime or weekend support as production schedules require.
• U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or vocational certification in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related discipline.
• Formal certifications in FANUC, KUKA, ABB, or Rockwell Automation/Allen‑Bradley systems.
• Experience in high‑reliability industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, or high‑speed packaging.
• MIG/TIG welding and manual mill/lathe machining experience.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Hourly Rate

• T1 Hourly Rate: $23/hr
• T2 Hourly Rate: $27/hr
• T3 Hourly Rate: $31.50/hr
• Your job level will be tailored to your individual qualifications, including your job‑related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Shift 1

• 5 AM to 1:30 PM (8h + 30m lunch)
• Break 8 AM | Lunch 11‑11:30 | Break 12:30 PM

Shift 2

• 1 PM - 9:30 PM (8h + 30m lunch)
• Break: 4 PM | Lunch 7 - 7:30 PM | Break 8:30 PM

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .

Voluntary Self-Identification

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As set forth in Anduril Industries’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.