Maintenance Technician

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (HSA)

Disability & life insurance

401k matching

Casual atmosphere & dog-friendly

Job summary

Westinghouse Outdoor Power Equipment is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Columbus, OH to install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on facility equipment and building systems. You will help minimize downtime and support a safe, efficient workplace.

The role requires experience in industrial maintenance, welding, and electrical troubleshooting, with the ability to read blueprints and use a ticketing system to track work.

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—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.

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 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.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Forklift repair experience

Diagnostics/root-cause

Welding/cutting

Blueprints/schematics reading

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Brief Description

Job Summary

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
• Journeyman electrician license or HVAC certification
• Familiarity with Lean/Continuous Improvement practices

Work Environment

• Warehouse/industrial setting
• May require occasional evening, weekend, or on‑call availability
• PPE required (safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, etc.)

Compensation Package

• Strong benefits
  • 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