Maintenance Technician

Fabcon Precast, LLC; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabcon Precast, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve plant equipment and facilities. The role supports safe, efficient precast concrete manufacturing operations and aims to minimize downtime through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement activities.

The position requires 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments, strong mechanical aptitude, and proficiency with electrical, hydraulic, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; trade cert preferred.
• 2+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Welding, fabrication, and industrial troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment including mixers, conveyors, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and complete timely repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, tools, and facility systems for safe operation.
• Support production by responding quickly to breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
• Maintain maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Industrial diagnostic tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Purpose/Scope:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving plant equipment and facilities to support safe, efficient precast concrete manufacturing operations. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports production through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on plant equipment including mixers, conveyors, cranes, batching systems, molds, hydraulic systems, and related machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and complete timely repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, tools, and facility systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Support plant production by responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and parts usage documentation.
• Assist with installation, modification, and relocation of equipment and plant infrastructure.
• Follow all safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and leadership teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Maintain housekeeping standards in maintenance areas and across the facility.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training or trade certification preferred.
• 2+ years maintenance experience in manufacturing, construction materials, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Welding, fabrication, and industrial troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding industrial environment including outdoor exposure, dust, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights when required.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyor and auger systems, power tools, overhead cranes, welding and fabrication, SMAW, GMAW, plasma torch, oxy/acetylene cutting, and wheeled vehicle repair and operation (including yard tractors, forklifts, aerial lifts, skid steers, and wheel loaders)
• Basic understanding of lockout/tagout (LO/TO) procedures
• Basic understanding of Hot work permit procedures
• Basic understanding of Confined space procedures
• Able to operate heavy equipment; i.e., forklifts, bobcats, aerial lifts, cranes and yard tractors (trucks)
• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical issues and repair
• Ability to understand and follow direction
• Ability to read and understand parts diagrams in order to assemble/disassemble miscellaneous equipment
• Ability to work independently
• Committed to safety, customer satisfaction, first time quality and efficiency

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two-five (2-5) years’ experience as a maintenance technician in a heavy industrial environment
• Two (2) year technical school degree

Physical Requirements:

Plant/Yard: Move minimum of 50lbs., spatial awareness/depth perception, walk, climb, bend at the waist, reach, forceful use of hand tools, vocal projection

Plant/Yard: All types of weather conditions (year-round Northeast weather), dirt/dust, noise from heavy machinery/vehicles, vibrations from machinery and vehicles, loud noises, little to no climate control, varying amounts of light, stairs, narrow walkways

• Will be required to perform at heights

Starting rate for the position is $24 to $31.50 per hour depending on background and qualifications. Increase potential at 120 days and 1 year, totaling an additional $3 to $4 / hour.

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