Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift)

KOST USA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

KOST USA is seeking a skilled 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to join their team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This position focuses on maintaining the facility and equipment to ensure optimal performance. Key responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and collaborating with vendors. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, five years of relevant experience, and basic electrical skills. KOST USA offers competitive compensation and career growth opportunities along with comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in a maintenance role is required.
• Welding certification and Equipment Operations License preferred, but not required.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and frequently up to 55 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on all facility equipment.
• Fix facility and equipment problems as they arise.
• Perform routine inspections of forklifts.

Skills

Experience using hand tools

Ability to work in a team environment

Basic electrical skills

Welding

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklifts

Hand tools

Job description

We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.

PFX Group™ brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.

From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.

2nd Shift Maintenance Technician Position Summary

PFX Cincinnati is looking for a 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician (2PM-10:30PM) to join our team! This position ensures that the facilities and equipment are in working order. Performs routine maintenance, repairs, and builds new equipment as needed. Works with outside vendors to ensure that facility and maintenance projects are completed to specification.

Responsibilities

• Performing preventative maintenance on all facility equipment according to maintenance schedule.
• Fixing facility and equipment problems as they arise.
• Working directly with maintenance vendors as needed. Contacting and scheduling vendors, requesting purchase orders, and ordering parts. Answering vendor questions. Working with the vendor to ensure that projects are completed accurately and according to schedule.
• Performing routine inspections of forklifts.
• Welding and fabricating equipment as needed.
• Demonstrating basic PLC logic capabilities.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Required Experience

• High school diploma and five years of experience in a similar role is required.
• Experience using hand tools, forklift, welding, and grinding.
• Welding certification and Equipment Operations License preferred, but not required.
• Basic electrical skills.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and horizontally push up to 125 pounds.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions (written and verbal).
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development

Please note: A pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check and drug testing, is required.

PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.