Maintenance Technician

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability & life insurance

401k match

Competitive pay

Casual, dog-friendly

Job summary

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of facility equipment and building systems. You will help keep equipment reliable and downtime minimal in a safe, efficient work environment.

Responsibilities include PMs on HVAC, forklifts, dock equipment, and shop tooling; diagnose mechanical/electrical issues, perform welding, read blueprints, and log work in the ticketing system while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years in industrial or facility maintenance.
• Strong mechanical and electrical repair skills.
• Root-cause diagnostics ability, not just symptoms.
• Welding/Cutting proficiency (MIG, stick).
• Able to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.
• Proficient with a job ticketing system.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on building, forklifts, dock equipment, HVAC, and other facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and general equipment issues with strong troubleshooting.
• Perform welding and cutting for repairs, fabrication, and equipment modifications.
• Maintain and repair forklifts with various power systems (electric, propane/LPG, etc.).
• Service shop equipment such as pin presses, tire presses, and pneumatic tire mounting equipment.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Log work in the ticketing system with parts used and time to completion.
• Follow and help manage scheduled preventive maintenance program.
• Perform basic building repairs as needed.
• Inspect facility for safety hazards; report and fix as necessary.
• Coordinate vendor repair when outside expertise is needed.
• Support installation of new equipment and layout changes.
• Follow all safety protocols including LOTO.
• Collaborate with operations and CI teams on equipment improvements.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Forklift repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Read blueprints

Job ticketing system

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of facility equipment, machinery, and building systems. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports a safe, efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) on building, forklifts, dock equipment, HVAC, and other facility systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and general equipment issues using strong troubleshooting skills.
• Perform welding and cutting for repairs, fabrication, and equipment modifications.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on forklifts with various power systems, including electric, propane/LPG, and other fuel types.
• Maintain and repair specialized shop equipment, including pin presses, tire presses, and pneumatic tire mounting equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production/operational downtime.
• Maintain accurate records through the job ticketing system, including work performed, parts used, and time to completion.
• Follow and help manage a scheduled preventive maintenance program for building and operations equipment.
• Perform basic building repairs as needed.
• Inspect facility for safety hazards and code compliance; report and correct as necessary
• Identify equipment requiring specialized outside repair and assist with coordinating vendor service when necessary.
• Support installation of new equipment and layout changes.
• Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Collaborate with operations and CI teams on equipment improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in industrial or facility maintenance
• Strong mechanical/machinery skills, including forklift repair experience
• Solid electrical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Demonstrated repair diagnostics ability — able to identify root cause, not just symptoms
• Welding/cutting proficiency (MIG, stick, or similar)
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Comfortable using a job ticketing system to log, track, and prioritize work
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying physical conditions (heights, confined spaces, temperature extremes)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with overhead door repair and maintenance
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems background
• Creative, hands-on problem-solving mindset — able to improvise solutions for non-standard repair issues
• Experience working within a scheduled preventive maintenance program
• Trade school certification or equivalent
• Familiarity with Lean/Continuous Improvement practices
• Warehouse/industrial setting
• May require occasional evening, weekend, or on-call availability
• PPE required (safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, etc.)

Compensation Package

• Multiple medical plans including HSA availability with company contributions
• Company paid disability & life insurance coverage
• Generous 401k matching
• Competitive pay
• Casual atmosphere/dog-friendly environment