Maintenance Technician - Second Shift

SlingShot Connections - Direct Hire; Kentucky; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SlingShot Connections - Direct Hire is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Kentucky to perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical equipment. The role requires reading blueprints and strong troubleshooting, with emphasis on safety and CMMS record-keeping.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in a manufacturing setting, can work overtime, and may have experience with PSM, millwrighting, machining, pipefitting, or welding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2–3 years of mechanical maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Understands and adheres to safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout.
• Communicates clearly and documents work accurately.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, climb, and perform hands-on mechanical work.
• Willing to overtime or weekend work when needed.
• (Preferred) Experience with PSM, millwrighting, machining, pipefitting, or welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Repair or replace pumps, motors, conveyors, valves, and other mechanical components.
• Install and commission new equipment and machinery.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, and support compliance with PSM requirements.
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to coordinate repairs and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced team members.
• Support development and execution of maintenance plans and preventive maintenance schedules.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprints/Schematics

Preventive maintenance

Safety (Lockout/Tagout)

CMMS

Communication

Manual lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

About the job:

The Maintenance Technician performs preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on mechanical equipment and systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation across the facility.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a high school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training is preferred
• Brings 2–3 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Can read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Demonstrates strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Understands and adheres to safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout
• Communicates clearly and documents work accurately
• Has the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, climb, and perform hands‑on mechanical work
• Works well independently and as part of a team, and is open to overtime or weekend work when needed
• (Preferred) Has experience with PSM programs, millwrighting, machining, pipefitting, or welding

What you’ll do:

• Perform routine preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on mechanical equipment and machinery
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical malfunctions using appropriate tools and techniques
• Repair or replace pumps, motors, conveyors, valves, and other mechanical components
• Install and commission new equipment and machinery
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in the CMMS
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, and support compliance with PSM requirements
• Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to coordinate repairs and improve equipment reliability
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced team members
• Support development and execution of maintenance plans and preventive maintenance schedules
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area