Maintenance Technician

Vrc Es; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

VRC ES is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our manufacturing floor running smoothly. You’ll handle emergency repairs, routine maintenance, and calibration of equipment to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.

The role requires hands-on experience, strong problem-solving skills, and familiarity with manuals and schematics. Training and safety are emphasized on a busy production line.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Electrical certification, formal training, or journeyman’s license earns bonus points.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills across hydraulic/electric systems.
• Solid communication skills—written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, blueprints, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Emergency repairs and troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Keep machinery and building systems in top shape to prevent downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance to stop problems before they start.
• Read manuals and blueprints to guide maintenance work.
• Install, move, and calibrate machines as needed.

Job description

Are you the kind of person who can’t walk past a machine without wanting to know how it works? Do you get a thrill from solving problems, keeping things running smoothly, and being the hero who saves the day when equipment misbehaves? If so… we’d love to meet you!

As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll be part of the crew that keeps our manufacturing world spinning. Your mission (and yes, you’ll want to accept it): keep our equipment running like a champ, minimize downtime, and ensure our facility stays in peak working condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Jump into action withemergency repairsand troubleshoot electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Keep machinery, equipment, and building systems intip-top shapeso production never skips a beat.
• Rock yourpreventive maintenanceroutines—stopping problems before they start.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area (we like shiny floors and tidy toolboxes!).
• Read and interpret manuals, work orders, blueprints, and schematics like the technical wizard you are.
• Install, move, and calibrate machines (think of it as high-tech Tetris).
• Escort and oversee visiting service providers—no red carpet, but close.
• Assist with building repairs, improvements, and those “hey, can you fix this?” moments.
• Follow all safety rules, quality standards, and operational procedures.
• Reduce waste, improve efficiency, and keep things humming.
• Operate overhead hoists and forklifts (must be certified!).
• Bring aself-starter, can-do attitudethat lifts the whole team.
• Ensure all machinery, equipment, tooling, building structures, and facilities are always maintained and functioning properly.

EDUCATION / JOB SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills, including hydraulic/electric presses; injection molding experience is aplus.
• Electrical certification, formal training, or journeyman’s license earns bonus points!
• Solid communication skills—written and verbal.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics.
• Basic math skills (yes, fractions included!).
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving abilities—you know when to power through and when to ask for help.
• Comfortable using computers (Microsoft Office, ERP software, etc.).
• Ability to become forklift- and crane-certified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

You’ll regularly be:

• Using tools, equipment, and your hands to get the job done
• Sitting, standing, bending, twisting, and reaching
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally climbing ladders
• Using fine hand dexterity and a range of vision abilities

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• You’ll work on an active manufacturing floor—sometimes warm, always busy.
• Noise levels vary but are generally moderate.
• PPE is required in designated areas:safety glasses and hearing protection.
• Safety is our priority, and we provide the gear you need.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
• FSA options for Health & Dependent Care.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• 11 paid holidays and 80 hours of PTO.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition assistance.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
Pay: $25–$30/hour DOE

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