Industrial Maintenance Technician
We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician to support facility operations. This role is primarily focused on the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of industrial mechanical equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, experience with pumps, motors, rotating equipment, piping systems, and mechanical assemblies, along with a working knowledge of electrical systems and industrial controls.
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position, with opportunities for on-call work and overtime as needed.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment, including pumps, motors, valves, piping systems, heat exchangers, centrifuges, gearboxes, bearings, and other mechanical components.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment failures to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.
- Disassemble, inspect, repair, and reassemble mechanical equipment and components.
- Perform equipment installations, alignments, adjustments, and mechanical modifications as needed.
- Identify equipment wear, potential failures, and maintenance needs through routine inspections and preventive maintenance activities.
- Maintain and repair mechanical systems, including piping, fittings, seals, bearings, and rotating equipment.
- Assist with electrical troubleshooting, motor controls, VFDs, and basic PLC-related issues.
- Read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
- Support equipment start-ups, shutdowns, installations, and changeovers.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and document completed repairs and inspections.
- Follow established safety procedures, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Work closely with operations personnel to prioritize maintenance needs and resolve equipment issues.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience; manufacturing or industrial facility experience preferred.
- Strong hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
- Experience maintaining and repairing pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, seals, valves, and other rotating equipment.
- Working knowledge of mechanical systems, piping, equipment alignment, and mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to use common mechanical tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
- Basic working knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, and industrial wiring.
- Experience with PLCs, VFDs, automation, and instrumentation is a plus.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification, mechanical trade school, or relevant vocational training preferred.