Maintenance Technician

Custom Processing Services; Reading, Northern (Berks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Processing Services in Reading, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment, emphasizing preventative maintenance and accurate diagnostics.

Candidates should have 3+ years in maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical skills, CMMS proficiency, and the ability to read schematics. The role involves safety protocols, training duties, and working with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Proficient in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems; air compressors, motors, bearings.
• Strong welding, electrical (120-480V) and control system troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints/schematics.
• Manual dexterity for repairs; ability to lift 50 lbs and work in confined spaces.

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)

Skills

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Air compressors

Motors

Bearings

Welding

Electrical (120-480V)

Control system troubleshooting

Read blueprints/schematics

Manual dexterity

Lifting 50 lbs

Confined spaces

Hand tools

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

PLC programming software

Job description

Maintenance Technician

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