Maintenance Technician

Accelera; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera in Mentor, OH is seeking an experienced Industrial Maintenance Technician to support heavy equipment reliability in a fast-paced plant. You will diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems, with hands-on experience in robotics, conveyors, pumps, sensors, PLCs, and VFDs.

Responsibilities include performing routine CMMS-driven preventive maintenance, calibrations, changeovers, and keeping precise maintenance records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory; trade/technical certificate valued.
• At least three years of industrial maintenance experience in chemical/beverage/food sectors.
• Robust mechanical and electrical proficiency; able to read manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with robotic systems, conveyors, pumps, sensors, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Experience with CMMS and preventative maintenance protocols.
• Ability to multitask and work autonomously in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and analytical skills to resolve complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and fix malfunctions across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Perform routine machinery checks to detect wear or failures and minimize interruptions.
• Calibrate, adjust, and changeover equipment to meet production targets.
• Keep precise records of work orders and maintenance activities in CMMS.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to boost machinery reliability and output.
• Support setup and integration of newly acquired systems and hardware.
• Maintain a safe work environment following LOTO and internal safety guidelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and root cause investigations to reduce downtime.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical proficiency

Electrical proficiency

Robotics

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Preventative maintenance

CMMS

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

HS diploma or GED

Trade/technical certificate

Tools

CMMS software

PLCs

VFDs

Job description

• A High School Diploma or GED is mandatory, while a trade or technical school certificate is highly valued.
• Candidates should possess at least three years of industrial maintenance background, ideally within the chemical, beverage, or food production sectors.
• Demonstrate robust mechanical and electrical proficiency, including the capacity to interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Hands-on familiarity with robotic systems, conveyors, pumps, sensors, PLCs, and VFDs is essential.
• Help ensure operational longevity by utilizing CMMS software and following established preventative maintenance protocols.
• Show the ability to manage various tasks simultaneously and work autonomously in a high-speed setting.
• Utilize strong communication and analytical skills to resolve complex technical challenges.

Core Duties

• Identify, analyze, and resolve malfunctions across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Perform routine machinery checks to detect signs of degradation or impending failure, helping to minimize production interruptions.
• Execute equipment calibrations, adjustments, and changeovers to ensure production targets are met.
• Keep precise records of work orders and maintenance activities within the CMMS platform.
• Work alongside engineering and production staff to boost the overall reliability and output of machinery.
• Support the setup and integration of newly acquired systems and hardware.
• Help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team by strictly following LOTO protocols and internal safety guidelines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and root cause investigations to drive down downtime and improve operational efficiency.

Available shifts include Monday through Friday from 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, Tuesday through Friday from 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM plus Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, or Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM combined with Monday through Thursday from 2:30 PM to 10:30 PM.