Maintenance Technician

KLINGER Thermoseal; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KLINGER Thermoseal in Sidney, OH, is seeking a Maintenance Technician with strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience to install, diagnose, repair, and maintain machining equipment with minimal supervision.

The role emphasizes safety compliance, knowledge across pneumatics, hydraulics, 480VAC 3-phase systems, PLC basics, and collaboration with production teams to improve maintenance programs and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5+ years in an industrial electrical or mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Experience diagnosing 480V 3-phase power systems.
• Ability to install, repair, and troubleshoot machining equipment.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to GMP/SSOP/LOTO.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on machining equipment.
• Diagnose failures and replace defective components.
• Evaluate system performance and suggest improvements.
• Coordinate with maintenance staff and outside contractors.
• Follow all safety procedures including LOTO and PPE.

Skills

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Electrical Systems

PLC Basics

480VAC 3-Phase

Troubleshooting

Repair & Welding

Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Hand & Power Tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Grinding and Welding

Power Tools

LOTO Safety Equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician opportunity in Sidney, OH, for an experienced candidate with both electrical and mechanical industrial troubleshooting experience. Safely perform a wide range of duties relating to installation, troubleshooting, repair, unscheduled maintenance, and preventive maintenance of machining equipment with minimal supervision. Locate and diagnose failures, replace defective components, and maintain facility-related systems and equipment. Conduct troubleshooting of complex equipment and systems. Evaluate system performance and recommend improvements to the maintenance program and system design.

Abilities, Knowledge, and Skills Required

• Should have a strong working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulic, electrical, and control systems.
• Electrical/PLC background beneficial.
• Experience analyzing and troubleshooting 480VAC 3phase power systems
• Possesses the skills needed to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery.
• Able to use critical thinking and problem-solving to identify solutions or approaches to problems.
• Possesses basic understanding of variable frequency drives, motor starters, overloads, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other electrical circuits.
• Able to work safely with hazardous chemicals and wear personal protective equipment as required.
• Install or replace machinery, equipment, and new or replacement parts and instruments, using hand or power tools.
• Observe mechanical devices and equipment in operation and troubleshoot accordingly.
• Disassemble broken or defective equipment to facilitate repair and reassemble equipment when repairs are complete.
• Repair broken or defective parts/equipment, which may include grinding and welding.
• Tear down, clean, and rebuild equipment daily to ensure compliance with general safety requirements.
• Assist in monitoring all work performed by outside contractors.
• Communicate with Maintenance Colleagues, Production Supervisors, and Plant Management, as needed.
• Follow all applicable rules and procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, Arc Flash, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and other related programs.
• Actively participate on Safety Committee
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement Teams to improve operations and safety.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

Experience: 5+ years of experience in an industrial, electrical, or mechanical manufacturing environment.