Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. in Alabama seeks a skilled maintenance technician to service sheet metal fabrication equipment, including press brakes, shears, and CNC machines. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and perform routine and emergency maintenance.

You will read schematics and manuals, document activities, support equipment installations, and collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime while upholding safety and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on sheet metal fabrication equipment (press brakes, shears, CNC machines, etc.).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and document activities in the system.
• Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards and company policies.
• Assist with equipment installations and improvement projects as needed.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Diagnostic equipment use

Hand tools

Hydraulic systems understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Tools

PLCs

Automated systems

Job description

Perform routine and emergency maintenance on sheet metal fabrication equipment (press brakes, shears, CNC machines, etc.).

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.

Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

Conduct preventive maintenance and document activities in the system.

Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Ensure compliance with all safety standards and company policies.

Assist with equipment installations and improvement projects as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.

3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with sheet metal fabrication machinery.

Familiarity with PLCs and automated systems.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform routine and emergency maintenance on sheet metal fabrication equipment (press brakes, shears, CNC machines, etc.).

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.

Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints.

Conduct preventive maintenance and document activities in the system.

Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Ensure compliance with all safety standards and company policies.

Assist with equipment installations and improvement projects as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification preferred.

3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.

Basic understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with sheet metal fabrication machinery.

Familiarity with PLCs and automated systems.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

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