Maintenance Technician III

Micropore, Inc.; Elkton, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match (up to 4%)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, short- and long-term disability

Cafeteria 125 plan and supplemental

80 hours of PTO, accrued bi-weekly

8 paid holidays annually

Job summary

Micropore Inc. in Elkton, MD is seeking a Level 3 Maintenance Technician to perform advanced troubleshooting and fabrication across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will read isometric drawings, fabricate components, develop SOPs/WIs, mentor junior technicians, and support reliability projects to improve plant uptime. The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with emergency call-out availability and overtime as needed,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Read, modify, and fabricate from isometric or mechanical drawings.
• Experience with basic welding, soldering, and rigging.
• Independent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience installing and maintaining structural steel and mechanical systems.
• Ability to create and update SOPs, WIs, and technical documentation.
• Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Windows, and maintenance management systems).
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on complex production and facility systems.
• Independently troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical problems.
• Read, modify, and fabricate components based on isometric and mechanical drawings.
• Perform basic welding and soldering to support maintenance and fabrication needs.
• Apply basic rigging skills for safe handling and installation of equipment and components.
• Conduct structural steel installations following approved drawings and engineering specifications.
• Establish, update, and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Lead and perform mechanical installations, alignments, and calibrations.
• Mentor Level 1 and Level 2 technicians in troubleshooting and maintenance best practices.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities in the QT9 system and other digital tools.
• Support Maintenance and Engineering teams with reliability improvements and project work.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain proper PPE usage.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Welding & soldering

Rigging

SOP/WI documentation

Mentoring

CMMS / maintenance software

MS Office / Windows

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Level 3

Location: Micropore, Inc. - Elkton, MD

Pay: $38.00 - $42.00 per hour

Schedule: Full-time | Monday to Friday | Emergency call-out availability | Overtime as needed

About Us

Micropore Inc. is a specialty materials manufacturer producing high-value CO? adsorbents used in military, medical, and industrial applications. Our products are trusted on over 80% of free-world submarines, in U.S. military SCUBA rebreathers, and are playing a growing role in the medical sector. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician - Level 3 to join our team.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Level 3 Maintenance Technician performs advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and fabrication tasks across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems. This role works independently to diagnose complex issues, read and modify technical drawings, and perform custom fabrication and installations according to engineering requirements. The Level 3 technician also helps develop work instructions (SOPs/WIs), supports continuous improvement projects, and mentors junior maintenance personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on complex production and facility systems.
• Independently troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical problems.
• Read, modify, and fabricate components based on isometric and mechanical drawings.
• Perform basic welding and soldering to support maintenance and fabrication needs.
• Apply basic rigging skills for safe handling and installation of equipment and components.
• Conduct structural steel installations following approved drawings and engineering specifications.
• Establish, update, and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Lead and perform mechanical installations, alignments, and calibrations.
• Mentor Level 1 and Level 2 technicians in troubleshooting and maintenance best practices.
• Accurately document all maintenance activities in the QT9 system and other digital tools.
• Support Maintenance and Engineering teams with reliability improvements and project work.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain proper PPE usage.

Required Qualifications

• S. Citizenship
• 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including hands-on work with pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
• Proven ability to read, modify, and fabricate from isometric or mechanical drawings.
• Experience with basic welding, soldering, and rigging.
• Demonstrated independent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience installing and maintaining structural steel and mechanical systems.
• Ability to create and update SOPs, WIs, and technical documentation.
• Strong computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Windows, and maintenance management systems).
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or ISO 13485 quality systems.
• Experience with PLCs, injection molding, or extrusion systems.
• Certification or training in mechanical, electrical, welding, or machining trades.
• Knowledge of reliability and preventive maintenance practices.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
• Tolerate noise, dust, and temperature changes in a manufacturing environment.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required for urgent maintenance needs.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match (up to 4%)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Cafeteria 125 plan and supplemental insurance options
• 80 hours of PTO, accrued bi-weekly
• 8 paid holidays annually