Maintenance Technician

RJO Consulting, Inc.; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan option

401(k) with company match 6%

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RJO Consulting, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a Hazleton, PA client. The role runs on an 8 PM–6 AM shift (10 hours), Thursday through Sunday, with a competitive pay rate and strong benefits.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical PLC, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, conducting preventive maintenance, and supporting equipment reliability. Welding and PLC experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to work weekends on rotating schedule.
• Experience with metal fabrication and welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial, electrical, PLC, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment including breakers, fuses, motors, sensors.
• Operate and troubleshoot industrial control systems, variable speed drives, level sensors, limit switches, pressure switches, proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, and motor starters.
• Perform metal fabrication and welding (preferred).
• Coordinate maintenance with production, shipping, and other departments.
• Perform preventive maintenance and document tasks.
• Independently respond to maintenance calls as the on-duty line maintenance technician.
• Research and source maintenance materials and replacement parts.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Welding

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical experience

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Siemens S5 PLC

Siemens S7 PLC

Job description

Our client, a growing manufacturing company is looking to hire Industrial Maintenance Technician in the Hazleton, PA area. This is a 8 PM-6 AM shift (10 hour shift), working Thursday thru Sunday.

Our client offers great benefits package and competitive pay rate between $37-$42 plus $2 Shift Differential

One time Bonus: $7,500 Probationary Bonus. Additional annual Personal Performance Bonus.

Relocation Allowance of up to $10,000.00 available.

This role performs the responsibilities of Maintenance Technician while leading electrical projects and supporting electrical/PLC, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. The position also assists with preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, and coordinating maintenance activities.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial, electrical, PLC, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Diagnose and repair equipment, including basic electrical components such as breakers, fuses, motors, and sensors.
• Operate and troubleshoot industrial control systems, variable speed drives, level sensors, limit switches, pressure switches, proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, and motor starters.
• Perform metal fabrication and welding (preferred).
• Safely perform rigging and equipment movement.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with production, shipping, and other departments.
• Perform routine lubrication of plant equipment and support systems.
• Complete preventive maintenance (PM) tasks and maintain accurate documentation.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble pumps, valves, and related equipment.
• Splice and repair conveyor belts.
• Replace and align motors, gearboxes, belts, chains, sprockets, and pulleys.
• Independently respond to maintenance calls and maintain the daily maintenance log while serving as the on-duty line maintenance technician.
• Research and source maintenance materials and replacement parts.

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous metal fabrication and/or welding experience.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to work certain weekends on rotating schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical/PLC experience.
• Experience with Preventive Maintenance Programs (PMP).
• Experience with Siemens S5 and S7 PLC programming.
• Certified Electrician strongly preferred.

Pay and Benefits

• A FREE health-plan option for employees or premium costs far below industry averages
• 401(k) plans with a company match at 6% - far more free money than most plans in the market
• Tuition Reimbursement. Earn a degree with up to 100% reimbursement on tuition!