Maintenance Technician

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting; Santa Teresa (NM); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Santa Teresa, NM. The role installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, and facility structures, with emphasis on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, and troubleshooting skills.

Openings are on 1st shift 7:00am to 3:30pm and 2nd shift 3:00pm to midnight with overtime as needed. Starting salary is $32,000.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3+ years maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to use DVM for voltage, current, and resistance.
• Able to read hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical schematics & blueprints
• Basic PLC and machine control knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to work independently.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to maintain forklift, crane, aerial lift, and LOTO permits.
• General knowledge of metal stamping and welding machinery.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain machinery and equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and address potential issues
• Repair machines; install new or rebuilt parts
• Clean and lubricate mechanical components
• Repair/replace gauges, valves, regulators, and related equipment
• Maintain facility structures and equipment
• Operate machine tools (mill, lathe, grinder, drill)
• Perform cutting/welding tasks
• Fabricate or repair work surfaces and structures
• Collaborate with other departments, vendors, and suppliers
• Follow safety policies and report hazards

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Voltage/current resistance testing (DV

Read hydraulic, pneumatic, electricals

Basic PLC knowledge

Problem-solving; independence

Basic math reading writing

Lift up to 50 lbs

Forklift/crane/LOTO familiarity

Metal stamping/welding machinery know‑

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Santa Teresa, NM

Summary

The Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, and facility structures. This role requires strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, welding, and troubleshooting skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain machinery and equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance and address potential issues
• Repair machines; install new or rebuilt parts
• Clean and lubricate mechanical components
• Repair/replace gauges, valves, regulators, and related equipment
• Maintain facility structures and equipment
• Operate machine tools (mill, lathe, grinder, drill)
• Perform cutting/welding tasks
• Fabricate or repair work surfaces and structures
• Collaborate with other departments, vendors, and suppliers
• Follow safety policies and report hazards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 3+ years maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to use DVM for voltage, current, and resistance
• Able to read hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical schematics & blueprints
• Basic PLC and machine control knowledge
• Strong problem?solving skills; able to work independently
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to maintain forklift, crane, aerial lift, and LOTO permits
• General knowledge of metal stamping and welding machinery

Openings are on 1st shift 7:00am to 3:30pm and 2nd shift 3:00pm to midnight with overtime as needed.

Starting salary 32K

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