Maintenance Technician I - Night Shift

First Quality Enterprises; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of mechanical equipment. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Your expertise will contribute to preventive maintenance and the overall efficiency of operations. Join a team that values safety, communication, and teamwork, and take the next step in your career with a company that prioritizes employee development and offers a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for mechanics and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of required maintenance training and assessments.
• Three years of industrial experience or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication on all equipment.
• Operate machines to test maintenance and adjustments.

Skills

Mechanical Knowledge

Pneumatics Knowledge

Hydraulics Knowledge

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Technical or Vocational School Training

Tools

Measuring Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

POSITION: Maintenance Technician

PAY RATE: Hourly

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance

SHIFT: B Crew

Purpose and role of job:

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and adjusting all mechanical equipment, machinery and components.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.
• Repairs all mechanical components of all equipment as required.
• Troubleshoots and analyzes mechanical and operational issues on all equipment and takes required corrective action to resolve these issues.
• Operates all machines so that maintenance, changeovers, and adjustments can be tested when complete.
• Performs preventive maintenance and lubrication on all equipment.
• Performs changeovers on all equipment.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs preventive/predictive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment and reports findings promptly.
• Shares knowledge and techniques with team members and assists with training.
• Attends all training seminars provided by the company when applicable.
• Completes paperwork correctly and submits in a timely fashion.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

• Completion of all required maintenance training and assessments.
• Standard mechanical knowledge of all machinery, equipment, and components.
• Standard knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Standard knowledge of product specifications, quality specifications, goals, efficiency, scrap, and production.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to use all measuring tools, micrometers, vernier calipers, etc.
• Ability to run the equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of industrial experience or equivalent preferred.
• Technical or vocational school training relating to mechanics is preferred.

** The most qualified candidate will be selected for the position. **

Number of Openings: 1

The closing date to apply will be: 04/30/2025

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.