Maintenance Technician

Vernet Group; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Vernet Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The role involves preventative maintenance, addressing equipment issues, and supporting continuous improvement by resolving mechanical and electrical concerns.

Responsibilities include inspections, CARL work orders, and timely repairs, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and efficient downtime management.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance within manufacturing/industrial settings.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Clear communication of technical information.
• Experience documenting maintenance in CARL system.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of facility equipment and systems.
• Carry out preventive maintenance per CARL schedules.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Create and monitor CARL work orders and maintenance records.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance parts and tools.
• Report safety concerns and repair needs to management.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CARL maintenance system

Job description

Job Description / Descripción del trabajo

Position Title / Título del puesto: Maintenance Technician

Reports To / Informes a: Supervisor

Position Type / Tipo de posición: Hourly – non-exempt

Hours per week / Horas por semana: 40 hours / including occasional overtime

Work Schedule / Horario de trabajo: Monday – Thursday, occasional Fridays

Department / Departamento: - Maintenance

Orientation Period / Período de orientación 90 days

Position Summary / Resumen de posición

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This position performs preventative maintenance, responds to equipment issues, and supports continuous improvement efforts by identifying and resolving mechanical and electrical concerns.

Key Responsibilities / Responsabilidades clave

• Perform routine inspections of facility equipment, machinery, and systems to ensure proper operation and identify potential issues.
• Conduct preventative maintenance activities, including cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and scheduled maintenance tasks through the CARL maintenance system.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and facility-related issues as needed.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and complete repairs to minimize production interruptions.
• Create, update, and monitor CARL work orders to ensure accurate maintenance records.
• Maintain inventory levels of new and used maintenance parts, tools, and supplies within the maintenance crib.
• Report significant equipment issues, safety concerns, or repair needs to management.
• Follow all company safety procedures, policies, and required documentation practices.

Required Qualifications / Requisitos obligatorios

• Prior maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and identify root causes of failures.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and accurately.
• Ability to document maintenance activities and updates within the CARL maintenance system.

Education / Educación

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Skills and Attributes / Habilidades y atributos

• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, electrical circuits, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work safely while handling equipment repairs and maintenance activities.

Work Environment / Ambiente de trabajo

• Work is performed in climate-controlled office areas, manufacturing environments with varying temperatures, and occasional outdoor conditions.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, climbing ladders, bending, reaching, and working in elevated or confined spaces.
• Exposure to loud machinery, electrical components, moving equipment, and industrial environments.
• Must follow all safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including ANSI Z87.1-2003 compliant safety glasses while inside the plant.
• Must wear required protective equipment, including ANSI Z87.1-2003 standard safety glasses when in the plant / Debe usar el equipo de protección requerido, incluyendo gafas de seguridad que cumplen con la norma ANSI Z87.1-2003, cuando se encuentre en la planta

Competitive salary

• Competitive salary