Maintenance Technician I

Safariland, LLC; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Safariland, LLC in Peoria, AZ is hiring a Maintenance Technician I to support the safe operation of production equipment and facility systems. The role involves preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and documenting maintenance activities, working closely with the Industrial Maintenance Technician.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school/technical certification preferred.
• 1-3 years of industrial/manufacturing maintenance or related hands-on experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document maintenance activities; CMMS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections.
• Assist with troubleshooting and repair of production machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose basic mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues and escalate complex problems.
• Remove, replace, install, and adjust common mechanical components with hand/power tools.
• Support maintenance on presses, autoclaves, water jets, cranes, CNC cutters, sewing/cutting equipment, and related systems.
• Respond to routine maintenance requests and minimize downtime.
• Complete work orders and document maintenance actions and parts used.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school / technical certification preferred

Related college coursework preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring devices

CMMS (maintenance software)

Job description

Summary of Position:

The Maintenance Technician I is an entry-to-intermediate level maintenance position responsible for supporting the safe and reliable operation of production equipment and facility systems. Working alongside the Industrial Maintenance Technician, this position performs preventive maintenance, routine repairs, equipment inspections, basic troubleshooting, and maintenance documentation.

$24 - $28 hourly/DOE

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine equipment inspections in accordance with established maintenance schedules.
• Assist the Industrial Maintenance Technician with troubleshooting and repair of production machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and correct basic mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues within the employee level of training; **escalate complex problems as appropriate.**
• Remove, replace, adjust, and install common mechanical components using hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and approved maintenance equipment.
• Support maintenance activities on commercial presses, autoclaves, water jets, overhead cranes, CNC cutters, sewing/cutting equipment, and related facility systems.
• Respond to routine maintenance requests and assist with minimizing equipment downtime.
• Complete work orders and document preventive maintenance, repairs, parts used, equipment condition, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain maintenance tools, spare parts, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of industrial maintenance, manufacturing maintenance, automotive/heavy equipment, facilities maintenance, or comparable hands‑on mechanical experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems and basic troubleshooting practices.
• Exposure to electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, controls, or automation systems preferred.
• Ability to safely operate common hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, diagrams, work instructions, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document completed maintenance activities; CMMS experience preferred but not required.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, willingness to learn, and ability to follow established troubleshooting and escalation processes.
• Good communication, organization, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school, technical certification, apprenticeship, or related college coursework preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, and sit for extended periods of time.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities associated with the job. Other job‑related duties may be assigned.

An affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer * Drug-Free Working Environment