Maintenance Technician

Custom Processing Services, Inc.; Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Processing Services, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance and accurate diagnosis of issues to minimize downtime.

Responsibilities include CMMS-driven work orders, downtime communications with production, and collaboration with engineers on electrical and PLC concerns, while maintaining safety and tool inventories.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of working experience.
• Proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, air compressors, motors, bearings.
• Strong skills in welding, electrical (120–480V), and control system troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Manual dexterity for repairs and tool use.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and non-temperature-controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machines and equipment (mills, blenders, conveyors, pulverizes, crushers).
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on machinery and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical components of PLCs and collaborate with engineers on electrical issues.
• Use CMMS to enter, review, and close work orders and preventive maintenance orders.
• Communicate downtime events, solutions, and lead times with the production team.
• Maintain a clean work station and inventory of parts and tools.
• Request quotes from vendors, order parts, inspect received parts for quality, and approve installation.
• Serve as a maintenance expert and facilitate training as requested.
• Comply with all safety protocols (PPE, lockout/tag out, confined spaces).

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Air compressors

Motors

Bearings

Welding

Electrical troubleshooting

Control systems

Blueprint reading

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

PLC programming software

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing and facility machinery. The focus is on preventative maintenance tasks and accurately diagnosing and repairing equipment.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial machines and equipment (mills, blenders, conveyors, pulverizes, crushers, etc.)
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on manufacturing and facility machinery
• Troubleshoot mechanical components of PLCs and collaborate with engineers on electrical/programmable issues
• Utilize CMMS to enter, review, and close work orders and preventative maintenance orders
• Communicate downtime events, solutions, and lead times with the production team
• Maintain a clean working station and inventory of parts and tools
• Request quotes from vendors, order parts, inspect received parts for quality, and approve installation
• Serve as an expert in all things maintenance-related and facilitate training as requested
• Comply with all safety protocols (PPE, lockout/tag out, confined spaces)

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of working experience
• Proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems, air compressors, motors, bearings, etc.
• Strong skills in welding, electrical (120–480V), and control system troubleshooting are essential
• Proficiency in MS Office and CMMS required; PLC programming software proficiency preferred
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics
• Manual dexterity for repairs
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. periodically and climb ladders/platforms
• Comfortability working in confined spaces and non-temperature-controlled environments
• Employee must supply own hand tools