Manufacturing Facility Maintenance Technician — 1st Shift

Meritec; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) match

On-Site Fitness Center

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Growth and Development Opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Meritec is seeking a skilled Property Maintenance Technician for our Painesville, Ohio campus to maintain buildings and support manufacturing equipment. This full-time, on-site role covers preventive maintenance, repairs, and coordination with production, engineering, contractors, and vendors.

This on-site 1st shift (7 am–4 pm) with overtime opportunities requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of facilities maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; technical or vocational training is a plus.
• At least five years of relevant industrial or facilities maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, preventive maintenance, and safe troubleshooting; basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Ability to read manuals, diagrams, work orders, and safety procedures; document completed work.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn maintenance tracking systems and standard office software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company insurance requirements.
• Ability to work independently and with employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to perform the job's physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work may include climbing ladders, accessing roofs, working at heights, balancing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally with assistance or mechanical aids.
• US Citizen or US Permanent Residency status.
• EPA Section 608 certification, OSHA 10-Hour General Industry training, or HVAC/R, electrical, plumbing, or industrial maintenance credentials are preferred.
• Task-specific training and authorization will be provided or required before performing applicable work.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain campus buildings, grounds, roofs, and facility systems; identify and address potential issues.
• Perform routine repairs and preventive maintenance on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, appliances, and manufacturing equipment.
• Support injection molding, stamping equipment, and other production equipment through inspections, cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and basic troubleshooting.
• Complete work orders, document maintenance activities, and communicate work status and equipment concerns with accuracy.
• Coordinate contractor and vendor work across campus; help plan facility and equipment projects.
• Support physical production line moves when needed.
• Follow safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and requirements for electrical work, roof access, fall protection, and other hazards.
• Participate in an on-call rotation when assigned.
• Duties may change based on business needs, and other related responsibilities may be assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Building systems

Reading manuals/diagrams

Computer basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training (plus)

Tools

Maintenance tracking software

Job description

Meritec is seeking a skilled Property Maintenance Technician for our Painesville, Ohio campus to maintain buildings and support manufacturing equipment. This full-time, on-site role covers preventive maintenance, repairs, and coordination with production, engineering, contractors, and vendors.

This on-site 1st shift (7 am–4 pm) with overtime opportunities requires a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of facilities maintenance experience.