Maintenance Technician III - Nights

MITER Brands; Nokomis (FL); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

PTO and holidays

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Teladoc

Identity protection

Pet insurance

Team member discount

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness clinic

Job summary

MITER Brands in Venice, Florida is seeking a skilled lead maintenance technician with a strong mechanical and electrical background. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing plant experience, sharp communication skills, and a drive to advance into a higher‑level role while maintaining safety and quality.

The position offers an hourly rate of $28–$38 plus $1.50 per hour for SD, a 5 pm–5 am shift on Friday through Sunday, and comprehensive benefits, training opportunities, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing plant with 2+ years in maintenance.
• Ability to train technicians of lower skill level.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Maintain safety, communication, and documentation of work orders.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for projects and improvements.
• Maintain plant utilities and inventories as needed.

Skills

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Communication skills

Manufacturing plant experience

Training others

Education

Technical or trade school degree preferred

HS diploma/GED + 2 years maintenance experience

Tools

PLC experience

Diagnostics (ohm/voltage meters)

Power tools (cut-off saws, drills)

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a skilled lead maintenance technician to join our team in Venice, Florida. A successful candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, excellent communication skills, eagerness to move into a higher-level position, and experience in a manufacturing plant. Our company offers a competitive hourly rate and overtime, favorable benefits, opportunities for advancement, great culture, and strong leadership.

Position Details

• Position: Maintenance Tech III – Manufacturing Plant
• Location: Venice, Florida
• Hourly Rate: $28–$38 plus $1.50 per hour for SD
• Shift: 5 pm to 5 am, Friday – Sunday

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a safe manner following all company safety policies and procedures
• Maintain, troubleshoot, perform preventive maintenance, and repair equipment in assigned area under the guidance of higher-level utility mechanics
• Maintain open and accurate communication with other maintenance employees as well as supervisor
• Complete all assigned work orders completely and accurately, documenting all prudent information describing the completion of the work order
• Complete Maintenance, Repair, and Operations documentation and Proteus entry as dictated by maintenance tasks, repairs, and preventive maintenance tasks
• Perform technical maintenance tasks under close supervision
• Provide all information necessary to maintain proper parts inventories
• Work with outside contractors to complete projects and improvements

Job Requirements

Must have experience in a manufacturing plant with 2+ years of experience, high level of knowledge and skill level – will be expected to be able to train other technicians of lower skill level.

• Technical or trade school degree preferred, or a combination of a high school diploma or G.E.D. plus 2 years of experience in a maintenance occupation in a manufacturing environment
• Basic understanding of industrial electricity
• Working knowledge of energy sources for each piece of utility equipment in assigned area (electric, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc.); PLC experience is a plus
• Ability to maintain plant utilities (lighting, water systems, drain systems, etc.)
• Ability to work independently when directed
• Basic understanding of schematics and blueprints
• Basic understanding of various diagnostic equipment including but not limited to ohms meters, voltage meters, etc.; basic knowledge and understanding of power equipment including cut‑off saws, demo‑saws, drills, etc.
• Thoroughly understand and follow all OSHA and company regulations as they relate to the maintenance field (lock out/tag out, personal protective equipment, etc.)
• Basic understanding of critical Maintenance, Repair, and Operations, and Proteus procedures and requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills

Benefits

• Three comprehensive medical plan options
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Supplemental hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Company‑paid short‑term disability
• Company‑paid long‑term disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Teladoc
• Legal insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Pet insurance
• Team member discount program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Yearly wellness clinic}

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries, is an equal‑opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.