Maintenance Technician

TNEMEC CO INC; Point Breeze (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Training and career advancement

Employee-owned culture

Job summary

Tnemec Company, Inc. is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our Baltimore manufacturing operations. The role focuses on electrical troubleshooting, PLC/VFD work, and preventive maintenance to keep production running safely and efficiently.

You will work with automated systems, read schematics, and document repairs and maintenance history in our CMMS. A strong safety mindset and ability to follow procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of industrial maintenance or electrical experience.
• Experience with three-phase 480V electrical systems and PLCs.
• Able to read electrical schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair three-phase 480V electrical systems, motors, controllers, and related components.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs used in automated manufacturing processes.
• Diagnose and repair VFDs and industrial production equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, manuals, and work orders.

Skills

Industrial electrical troubleshooting

PLCs

VFDs

Three-phase 480V systems

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS (iMaint)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician!Baltimore, MD | Maintenance Department | Full-TimeTnemec Company, Inc., a leader in high-performance coatings, is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Maintenance Technician to join our Baltimore team. If you have experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and enjoy solving equipment problems in a hands-on manufacturing environment, this may be the opportunity for you.What You’ll DoAs a Maintenance Technician, you’ll help keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. This position has a strong electrical focus and supports production machinery, automated systems, and facility equipment.Your day-to-day will include:Troubleshooting and repairing three-phase 480V electrical systems, motors, controllers, and related componentsProgramming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLCs used in automated manufacturing processesDiagnosing and repairing VFDs and industrial production equipmentPerforming preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce equipment downtimeMaintaining mixers, dispersion equipment, pumps, agitators, scales, and automated filling systemsCompleting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, pipe-fitting, and HVAC repairs within your training and authorizationReading electrical schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and work ordersDocumenting repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment history, and parts usage in the CMMSCoordinating with Production and other departments regarding equipment repairs and return-to-service testingFollowing all required safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Entry, HMIS/GHS, PPE, and OSHA requirementsAssisting outside contractors and supporting other Tnemec facilities when neededWhat We’re Looking ForWe’re seeking someone who is:Experienced in troubleshooting industrial electrical and automated equipmentKnowledgeable about PLCs, VFDs, industrial motors, and three-phase 480V systemsSafety-conscious and committed to following established proceduresAble to diagnose equipment problems using a systematic approachComfortable reading electrical schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manualsOrganized and able to prioritize repairs based on production needsA strong communicator who can clearly explain equipment status and repair needsAble to work independently and collaborate with Production, Quality Control, contractors, and other departmentsQualificationsRequirements:High School Diploma or GEDOne to two years of industrial maintenance or electrical experienceExperience working with three-phase 480V electrical systems and PLCsExperience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, industrial motors, and automated manufacturing equipmentBasic computer skills and the ability to accurately maintain CMMS recordsAbility to lift, push, or pull up to 100 poundsAbility to stand or walk for extended periods and frequently bend, twist, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motionsAbility to work in temperatures up to 105°F during the summer monthsAbility to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when assignedWillingness to work assigned hours, overtime, and scheduled call-in support as requiredWillingness to travel to other Tnemec facilities or training locations when neededPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable PLC platformsExperience using a CMMS, such as iMaintExperience in a coatings, chemical, or other industrial manufacturing environmentOSHA 10- or 30-hour certificationFormal Lockout/Tagout trainingWhy Tnemec?At Tnemec, we don’t just make coatings—we build careers. We’ve been an employee-owned company for nearly 100 years, and our people are the reason we’ve remained an industry leader. We offer:A strong team environment where your work truly mattersCompetitive pay and benefitsOpportunities for training, growth, and advancementA culture that values safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvementThe opportunity to work with a variety of industrial systems and manufacturing technologiesReady to Get Started?If you’re ready to apply your maintenance and electrical experience with a company that invests in its people and takes pride in doing things the right way, apply today and become part of the Tnemec family.