Maintenance Technician 2

Jobtailor; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Birmingham, AL is seeking a maintenance technician to support production by performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on various plant equipment.

You will assist with cranes, sand plant, and other utilities, diagnose faults under supervision, and read technical drawings. This role emphasizes hands-on skills in hydraulics, electronics, and control cabinet assembly, with opportunities for certification and career growth.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required; relevant training preferred.
• Minimum two years of technical training or hands-on experience.
• At least one year of mechanical experience, including hydraulics or electronics repair.
• Forklift and overhead crane certification preferred.
• Four years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and technical documents preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist production crews in mechanical and machine operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure spares availability.
• Complete maintenance on cranes, sand plant, compressors, grinders, and other utilities.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions (AC & DC) under supervision.
• Build electrical control cabinets under supervision.
• Repair electronic equipment under supervision.

Skills

Technical training

Mechanical experience

Electrical repair

Hydraulics

Electrical schematics

Blueprint reading

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to production crews in mechanical and machine operations
• Perform preventative maintenance and ensure spares availability
• Complete maintenance functions of all utilities like cranes, sand plant, compressors, grinders, etc.
• Diagnose and repair electrical malfunctions (AC & DC) under supervision
• Build electrical control cabinets under supervision
• Perform repairs on electronic equipment under supervision

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required (preferred where applicable)
• Minimum of two (2) years of technical training or equivalent hands‑on experience
• At least one (1) year of mechanical experience, including hydraulics, electronics repair, or related applications
• Forklift and overhead crane certification preferred
• Four (4) years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, blueprints, and technical documents preferred