Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician for an on-site role in Columbia, PA. You will support equipment reliability, production efficiency, and facility operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, perform preventive maintenance, and work across conveyors, presses, and packaging equipment while adhering to safety standards and collaborating with production teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Welding, metal fabrication, or machining experience is desirable.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and safety procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and communication with production and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical issues across industrial production machinery.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and inspections; adjust and replace components as needed.
• Maintain and repair conveyors, motors, presses, printing systems, and packaging equipment.
• Assist with equipment installations, relocations, upgrades, and line modifications.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and electrical systems to minimize downtime.
• Follow safety procedures including LOTO and machine guarding, and coordinate parts and supplies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Electrical concepts

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Conveyors

Presses

Printing systems

Packaging equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician

$32 - $35 per hour | Columbia, PA | On-site | Permanent

Amazing opportunity for industrial maintenance professionals!

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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.