Maintenance Technician

Jobot; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hire

Full-time

Hands-on work

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing client in Columbia, MD. The role emphasizes equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and hands-on maintenance of conveyors, motors, presses, printing systems, and packaging equipment.

You will perform preventive maintenance, read schematics, and follow safety procedures such as lockout/tagout. This is a direct-hire, full-time opportunity with competitive hourly pay of $32–$35 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
• Welding, metal fabrication, or machining experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and industrial safety procedures.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training, journeyman credentials, or relevant certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical issues across industrial production machinery.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, adjustments, and component replacements.
• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, motors, presses, printing systems, packaging machinery, and related equipment.
• Assist with machinery installations, equipment relocations, upgrades, and production line modifications.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and electrical systems to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Perform general facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and structural repairs.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify mechanical components, tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and workplace safety.
• Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safe maintenance practices.
• Coordinate replacement parts and maintenance supplies to support efficient repair operations.
• Work closely with production and operations teams to address equipment concerns and maintain manufacturing schedules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or journeyman credentials

Tools

Welding equipment

Machining tools

Job description

Amazing opportunity for industrial maintenance professionals!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Nate Kroll

Salary: $32 - $35 per hour

A bit about us:

We are partnering with an established manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support equipment reliability, production efficiency, and overall facility operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined maintenance professional who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting, working with industrial machinery, and taking ownership of equipment performance. Our client operates in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where skilled maintenance professionals play a critical role in keeping production running safely and efficiently.

Why join us?

• $32-$35 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
• Work with a variety of industrial manufacturing and production equipment
• Utilize mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fabrication skills
• Opportunity to independently troubleshoot and resolve complex equipment issues
• Hands-on position with a well-established manufacturing organization
• Play a key role in improving equipment reliability and reducing production downtime

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical issues across industrial production machinery.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, adjustments, and component replacements.
• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, motors, presses, printing systems, packaging machinery, and related equipment.
• Assist with machinery installations, equipment relocations, upgrades, and production line modifications.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and electrical systems to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Perform general facility maintenance involving electrical, plumbing, and structural repairs.
• Fabricate, weld, and modify mechanical components, tooling, fixtures, and equipment as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and workplace safety.
• Follow established safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and safe maintenance practices.
• Coordinate replacement parts and maintenance supplies to support efficient repair operations.
• Work closely with production and operations teams to address equipment concerns and maintain manufacturing schedules.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical power transmission.
• Experience maintaining conveyors, presses, packaging equipment, printing machinery, or similar industrial systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation.
• Welding, metal fabrication, or machining experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and industrial safety procedures.
• Ability to independently diagnose equipment failures and implement effective repairs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with production and maintenance personnel.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, journeyman credentials, or relevant certifications preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Corrugated packaging, paper converting, printing, or related manufacturing environments.
• Flexographic printing equipment, folder gluers, bundlers, banding systems, and industrial presses.
• Equipment installation, fabrication, and machinery modification.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.