Maintenance Technician

Sperry & Rice; Killbuck Township (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperry & Rice is seeking a Maintenance Technician to service and maintain maintenance systems throughout the facility in Killbuck Township, OH. You will follow SOPs, ensure safety, and keep equipment operating efficiently.

The role requires reading blueprints and manuals, performing electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting, and collaborating with the Maintenance/Engineering teams. Overtime may be required, and forklift certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret machine blueprints and service manuals.
• Certified or capable of forklift operation.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Follow all standard operating procedures for the company.
• Create and maintain a safe and positive work environment while following all machine safety guidelines and policies.
• Maintain and service maintenance systems to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently.
• Use operation manuals, diagrams, and blueprints to repair and adjust machinery as needed.
• Follow preventative maintenance procedures to keep machines running smoothly and safely.
• Perform lock out tag out procedures when working on plant systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with Maintenance/Engineering Manager on projects.
• Complete daily paperwork to track performance.
• Troubleshoot electrical codes with handheld meters and repair equipment.
• Perform routine tasks including greasing, plumbing, hydraulics, calibrations, pneumatics, and machine adjustments.
• Carry out other maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Time management

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description: Maintenance Technician Date: 05/2026 Department: Maintenance Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Position Overview

This position will be responsible for servicing and maintaining maintenance systems throughout the facility.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Follow all standard operating procedures for the company
• Create and maintain a safe and positive work environment while following all machine safety guidelines and policies
• Take measures to ensure the equipment continues to operate safely and efficiently.
• Utilize operation manuals, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and procedures to make repairs and adjustments to machines as needed
• Follow plant preventative maintenance procedures to ensure machines run efficiently and safely
• Perform and follow plant lock out tag out procedures when working on plant systems and equipment
• Collaborate with Maintenance and/or Engineering Manager to complete needed projects
• Complete daily paperwork to ensure performance is tracked and recorded accurately
• Utilize engineering manuals on electrical codes and operate electrical handheld meters to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Perform variety of routine tasks including greasing wheels, plumbing, electrical, hydraulics, calibrations, electrical troubleshooting, pneumatics, and general machine adjustments.
• All other maintenance duties assigned as needed

Requirements

• Previous boiler experience in maintaining and conducting daily operational procedures
• Industrial plumbing experience in repairs and projects
• General Hydraulic systems troubleshooting skills
• General maintenance electrical troubleshooting skills with equipment and facility wiring
• Certified in forklift operation or capable of becoming plant certified
• Solid reading, writing and math skills required for reading machine blueprints and service manuals
• Time management, delegation, and organization skills desired
• Must possess solid problem-solving capability
• Understanding of production processes as well as preventative maintenance procedures
• Ability to work within a team environment with solid communication skills in a service organization
• Strong attention to detail for quality workmanship
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Capable of following established plant safety procedures
• Capable of moving and lifting 50 lbs. following safety procedures
• Must be capable of climbing ladders, squatting, and working on feet for extended periods of time
• Ability to work overtime as required