Maintenance Technician

Photocentric, Ltd; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join its manufacturing team. This role involves maintaining and upgrading factory equipment to ensure optimal operations. Candidates will perform a variety of maintenance tasks, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work, while focusing on minimizing downtime. With a proactive approach to problem-solving, the technician will also assist with small projects and maintain detailed records. This position offers a challenging and rewarding environment for those with proven expertise in industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a maintenance role within manufacturing.
• High School diploma or equivalent; certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on factory equipment.
• Troubleshoot and install electrical systems and conduct light HVAC maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Systems Troubleshooting

Plumbing Maintenance

HVAC Maintenance

Welding

Inventory Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Certifications (HVAC, Electrical, Welding)

Tools

PLC Systems

Forklift

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician.

Industry: Manufacturing.
Work Environment: Factory.

Job Description:
We seeking a skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. The Maintenance Technician role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and upgrading equipment and systems to ensure optimal factory operations. The technician will perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and light HVAC work, with a focus on minimizing downtime and enhancing equipment performance.

After some significant upgrades/project work, the maintenance section of this role will reduce to part time. Full time work will continue by cross training in key equipment operator roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and system upgrades on factory equipment.
• Troubleshoot and install 110v and 220v electrical systems.
• Conduct light HVAC maintenance, such as filter changes and cleaning drains.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems, including PVC and copper piping.
• Repair and upgrade mechanical equipment, such as motors, pumps, chain drives, and PLC-controlled valves.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed (useful but not required).
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and manage inventory for repair parts and tools.
• Assist with small projects, including equipment upgrades and installations.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and comply with OSHA.
• Travel locally during work hours to procure parts and supplies as necessary.

Requirements:

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent; certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical, welding, OSHA awareness) are helpful but not mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a maintenance role within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, crouch, crawl, and work in small spaces.
• Schedule: Standard shift is 7:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to address urgent repair needs.

Other Skills:

• Familiarity with PLC-controlled systems is helpful but not required.
• Welding experience is useful and adds value to the role.
• Forklift driving experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

This role offers a challenging and rewarding environment for candidates with proven expertise in industrial maintenance and a proactive approach to problem-solving.