Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

EVAPCO, Inc.; Taneytown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Profit Sharing Bonus

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Bereavement Pay

Life Insurance

Job summary

EVAPCO, Inc. is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair metal fabrication equipment and facility systems. The role requires strong electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic knowledge and at least four years of manufacturing maintenance experience.

You will troubleshoot, perform PMs, and document activities in SharePoint while supporting safety and continuous improvement. The position supports a 3:30 PM–2:00 AM schedule, Monday through Thursday with occasional weekends, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced understanding of industrial electrical systems (120/277/480 volts), mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic theory.
• Fabrication skills including welding, grinding, plasma cutting, and torch operation.
• Ability to read and interpret drawing packets including electrical schematics.
• Understanding and proper use of various measuring devices such as micrometers, dial calipers, electrical multi-meters, vibration meters, sound meters, and pressure meters.
• Familiarity with common hand and power tools.
• Basic shop math skills.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, and install metal fabrication equipment (e.g., shears, presses, lasers, welders).
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic failures.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance on production machinery, vehicles, and forklifts.
• Document maintenance work and findings in SharePoint.
• Train less experienced maintenance personnel and participate in problem-solving for safety and productivity.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

Hydraulic & Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

Fabrication & welding

Reading drawings/schematics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational school training or certification

Tools

Electrical measuring instruments

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Night Shift

Department: Maintenance

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor

Shift Hours: 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM (Monday through Thursday, with occasional weekends)

Position Summary

The Night Shift Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and installing a wide variety of metal manufacturing fabrication equipment and facility systems. This position requires a skilled professional with strong electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic expertise who can work independently and as part of a team to ensure minimal downtime and optimal equipment performance. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, quick learner, and reliable team member with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.

Major Areas of Responsibility

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, and install various metal manufacturing fabrication machines, including but not limited to: shears, presses, punches, welding power supplies, lasers, tube mills, spinners, and other production equipment
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic failures and execute timely repairs
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on production machinery, vehicles, and forklifts on a regular basis
• Maintain, inspect, and repair all production machinery, equipment, and vehicles while documenting all work performed

Facility & Grounds Maintenance

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, and install various buildings and related utilities
• Perform plumbing, welding, electrical, and construction type projects as needed
• Assist in other areas of the plant when required

Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild forklifts, man-lifts, company vehicles, cranes, and other material handling equipment

Documentation & Communication

• Complete maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner
• Document all maintenance activities, diagnostic findings, and repairs in SharePoint
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, parts supply, and toolbox at all times
• Keep the department clean and organized on a daily basis

Team Collaboration & Training

• Train any less experienced maintenance personnel
• Participate in team and shop business problem-solving activities including quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
• Identify process bottlenecks and recommend solutions

Safety & Compliance

• Respond to emergency maintenance calls during on and off shift hours
• Be available during all snow events
• Abide by the employee handbook and all company policies
• Insure adherence to company policies and work rules while maintaining a safe work environment
• Wear PPE when required

Position Challenges & Latitude

This role requires an individual who can think critically through problems and persist until they are resolved. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently or collaboratively as jobs require
• Superior service skills and professionalism in day-to-day dealings with coworkers
• Strong attendance and work ethics, setting a positive example for others
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methods
• A cheerful and positive attitude even in challenging situations
• Commitment to continually improving quality, safety, 5-S, and productivity within areas of responsibility

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced understanding of industrial electrical systems (120/277/480 volts), mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic theory
• Fabrication skills including welding, grinding, plasma cutting, and torch operation
• Ability to read and interpret drawing packets including electrical schematics
• Understanding and proper use of various measuring devices such as micrometers, dial calipers, electrical multi-meters, vibration meters, sound meters, and pressure meters
• Familiarity with common hand and power tools
• Basic shop math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, whole numbers, and fractions)
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational school training or certification
• Strong preference for candidates with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic expertise
• Experience with metal manufacturing fabrication equipment
• Previous experience training or mentoring other maintenance personnel

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment

• Manufacturing, office, and outdoor environments
• Exposure to various weather conditions when working outdoors or responding to facility emergencies
• May be required to work above ground at heights up to 40 feet
• May be required to work in tanks, below grade, and in confined spaces

Physical Requirements

• Continuous standing, squatting, bending, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday
• Lifting of 50 lbs. or less on a regular basis
• Good mechanical hand coordination and cognitive abilities
• Must be able to wear PPE when required

Schedule Requirements

• Standard shift hours are 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM, Monday through Friday
• Some Saturdays and Sundays may be required
• Overtime as needed until critical equipment is operational
• Must be available during all snow events
• Must be available to respond to emergency maintenance calls during off-shift hours

Performance Expectations

• Meet or exceed annual safety, quality, 5-S, and productivity success targets
• Attend training courses as directed by management
• Complete all assigned work orders and maintenance requests in a timely manner
• Maintain excellent work attendance
• Strive to continually improve in all areas of responsibility

Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits

• The salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
• (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
• Paid Sick Leave
• Long Term Disability