Maintenance Technician - Night Shift Lead

Challenger Pallet & Supply, Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Challenger Pallet is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our Idaho Falls team full-time. You will maintain and repair industrial equipment to keep production running smoothly, with a focus on reliability, safety, and hands-on problem solving.

This position offers a Monday–Friday swing shift (2:30 PM–11:00 PM), starting pay at $28 per hour, and onsite training. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, PTO, and opportunities to grow with a

Qualifications

• Mechanical experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with motors, gearboxes, and belt conveyors is advantageous.
• Welding experience is beneficial.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and operate forklifts.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair industrial machinery, including motors, gearboxes, and belt conveyors.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and minimize downtime.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on forklifts and other equipment.
• Collaborate with the team to improve equipment efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Welding experience

Forklift experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team player

Problem-solving

Tools

Industrial machinery

Job description

Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician at Challenger Pallet!

Are you mechanically inclined with a passion for troubleshooting and hands-on problem-solving? Do you take pride in seeing your work run smoothly and efficiently? If so, we want you on our team!

About the Role:

Challenger Pallet is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team full-time. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining and repairing a variety of industrial equipment, ensuring everything runs flawlessly so we can continue delivering top-quality service.

While experience in mechanical work and welding is a plus, it's not a requirement. We value hands‑on experience and a strong willingness to learn, and we provide onsite training to help you succeed in your role.

*This is a SwingShift position working Monday through Friday 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM*

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair industrial machinery, including motors, gearboxes, and belt conveyors
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and ensure minimal downtime
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on forklifts and other equipment
• Lift up to 50 pounds as part of daily tasks
• Collaborate with the team to improve equipment efficiency

Qualifications:

• Preferred: 2+ years of mechanical experience (but not required)
• Familiarity with motors, gearboxes, and belt conveyors is an advantage
• Experience with welding is beneficial
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Forklift experience is a plus
• A team player with strong problem‑solving skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required

Schedule & Pay:

• Full-time, Monday - Friday, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
• Starting pay: $28 per hour, depending on experience
• 40 hours per week

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Why Challenger Pallet?

• We foster a positive, collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.
• We offer on-the-job training to help you grow and develop in your role.
• We are a drug-free and Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.