Maintenance Technician

Gilder Search Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Job summary

Gilder Search Group in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Maintenance Technician for night shift. The role ensures uptime and safety across manufacturing equipment and facility infrastructure, performing proactive maintenance and rapid diagnostics to keep lines running.

Requirements include four years of hands-on industrial maintenance, an HS diploma (Assoc preferred), ability to read blueprints, CMMS experience, and willingness to earn additional certifications.

Qualifications

• Four years of hands-on maintenance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong troubleshooting across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, electrical schematics and safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on machinery and facility structures.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, calibrate, and lubricate components to maintain accuracy.
• Identify and replace worn parts before failures occur.
• Conduct diagnostic tests to isolate variations and implement solutions.
• Collaborate with operators and teammates to solve technical issues.
• Assemble hydraulic components and repair electrical assemblies.
• Document inspections, repairs, and parts in CMMS.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or technical certificate in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Shift: Nights M-Th 4:00pm-3:30am, voluntary Friday OT

Salary: $25.00/hr-$35.00/hr + shift premium

Who We Are

We are a leading metal stamping and custom fabrication manufacturer with our facility in Cleveland, OH.

Maintenance Technician Role

The Maintenance Technician ensures maximum uptime, safety, and reliability across all manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility infrastructure. This position exists to perform proactive maintenance, rapid diagnose equipment variations, and keep production lines operating at peak performance.

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance tasks on machinery, electrical systems, and facility structures according to established schedules
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues to minimize operational downtime
• Inspect, clean, calibrate, and lubricate machinery components to maintain system accuracy and prevent premature wear
• Identify and replace worn or damaged parts before equipment failure occurs
• Conduct detailed diagnostic tests to isolate variations and implement lasting solutions
• Partner with machine operators and maintenance teammates to solve technical issues efficiently
• Assemble hydraulic components and repair electrical apparatuses including wiring and transformers
• Document maintenance inspections, equipment repairs, and parts replacement within the computerized maintenance system

Maintenance Technician Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. This role has no direct reports.

About You

• Possess four years of hands-on technical maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting
• Hold a High School Diploma or equivalent; an Associate degree or technical certificate in Industrial Maintenance is preferred
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Read and interpret complex technical manuals, blueprints, electrical schematics, and safety instructions
• Maintain proficiency with shop math including fractions, decimals, and standard calculator functions
• Utilize Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to document work orders and track asset records
• Possess or maintain eligibility for OSHA Forklift Operator certification
• Hold or show willingness to earn specialized certifications in welding, electrical systems, or HVAC

Next Steps

If problem-solving and collaboration describes you, we would like to hear from you.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. Discrimination or harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic is strictly prohibited by federal, state, and local laws. This policy extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, recruitment, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions: The employee must be able to lift and carry heavy objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds and work comfortably in a noisy and potentially hazardous industrial environment. Additionally, they should be capable of standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching for extended periods. During job duties, the employee may also need to sit, stoop, kneel, climb, or balance occasionally. They must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds and may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, a risk of electrical shock, and high, precarious places. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment features loud noise levels due to moving mechanical parts.