Maintenance Technician - LEAD

Hispanic Chamber of Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local manufacturing firm is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician Lead to join their team in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience and strong expertise in conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and preventative maintenance. Responsibilities include conducting maintenance on production equipment, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and performing in-house fabrication. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. This role offers opportunities in a growing start-up atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and fabrication tools.
• Strong knowledge of conveyors, pneumatics, electrical control systems, and mechanical repairs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pneumatic systems, and electrical controls.
• Conduct in-house fabrication, welding, and machining tasks as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of conveyors

Pneumatic systems expertise

Electrical control systems

Mechanical repairs

Welding skills

Use of hand tools

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related experience or training

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician Lead with supervisory experience, to join our manufacturing team in Heath Ohio. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, electronics, and preventative maintenance, along with the ability to perform in-house fabrication using standard shop tools. Must have a focus on production and meeting customer expectations. Role is at a growing start-up facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine, preventative, and predictive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulics, motors, gearboxes, and electrical/electronic controls.
• Carry out in-house fabrication, welding, and machining tasks as needed for equipment repairs or modifications.
• Safely operate shop tools, including grinders, drills, saws, welding equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control issues to quickly restore production.
• Assist in installation, setup, and commissioning of new machinery and equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and spare parts inventory.
• Follow all company safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
• Collaborate and communicate with engineering support teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven ability to use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and fabrication tools.
• Strong knowledge of conveyors, pneumatics, electrical control systems, and mechanical repairs(REQUIRED).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Basic understanding of PLCs, sensors, and electronic troubleshooting preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work overtime

Requirements

EDUCATION: A high school diploma or GED; or up to five years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 this job.

Role required to regularly stand, use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be comfortable occasionally working at heights in compliance with safety standards.