Maintenance Technician I

O'Neal Manufacturing Services; Burlington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neal Manufacturing Services in Burlington, KY seeks a Maintenance Technician I to repair, maintain, and install machinery and electrical systems in an industrial plant. The role involves troubleshooting, wiring, and safety compliance across equipment and fixtures using hand and power tools.

You will diagnose malfunctions, assist in installation, and support preventive maintenance programs while following established safety and quality processes.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting for repairs/diagnostics on processing equipment including CNC, material handling, presses, lifting devices and sawing equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge and safe use of shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on machinery in an industrial setting.
• Install, test, and maintain electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand and power tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems using test equipment.
• Connect wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or components.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet codes; support safety and quality programs.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Laser alignment

Vibration monitoring

Pipefitting

Welding

Shop tools

Forklift operation

VFD programming

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Welding certification

Safety compliance

Tools

Oxyacetylene torch

Test equipment

Job description

Position Summary

** The Maintenance Technician I will repair and maintain the machinery and mechanical equipment in the plant. This includes equipment, machinery, fixtures, and power and hand tools. The Maintenance Technician I will also assist in the installation of machines and troubleshoot or diagnose system malfunctions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Commitment to workplace safety.
• Repair and perform preventative maintenance on machinery/mechanical equipment in an industrial environment.
• Assemble, install, test and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, machinery, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand, power, and precision measuring tools.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools.
• Responsible for the connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, or other components.
• Calculate, lay-out/draw, balance and align equipment.
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous maintenance functions.
• Utilize or fabricate all types of mechanical parts (fitting, valves, etc.) needed from cold rolled steel, stainless steel, steel plate, structural steel members and other metals.
• Maintain electrical equipment to meet regulatory codes at the country, state and federal levels.
• Perform rigging activities, safety-related functions and other miscellaneous electrical functions.
• Support the safety and quality programs by following all accompanying rules and established processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with ability to assist with repairs and diagnostics of advanced processing equipment, CNC, material handling system, press brakes, lifting devices and sawing equipment.
• Demonstrate mechanical knowledge.
• Self-starter yet able to take orders as directed.
• Laser alignment and vibration monitoring knowledge is required.
• Knowledge of predictive/preventive maintenance and pipefitting.
• Competent in the use of oxyacetylene torch work and welding.
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Must be physically capable of performing work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures.
• Safely utilize a forklift and high lift.
• Competent with programming of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Knowledge and ability to troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
• Demonstrate safe and proficient use of shop tools (both hand and power).
• Proficient in testing electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Experience with mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics and welding certification required.

You Should Be Proficient In

• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mechanical Troubleshooting Skills
• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Machine Safety Inspections

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)