Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Labor Solutions Professional; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Labor Solutions Professional is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for 1st shift in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facilities while supporting preventive maintenance to boost efficiency and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, strong mechanical/electrical skills, and the ability to read blueprints; a high school diploma or GED and a technical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in a Technical Field or Journeyman Certification preferred.
• 3–5 years of commercial or industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills in mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, industrial equipment, and facility maintenance preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience using power tools, hand tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Forklift experience or ability to operate a forklift and company vehicle as needed.
• Must be willing to work overtime and flexible hours when needed.
• Must successfully pass a maintenance evaluation test.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on production equipment, machinery, buildings, and utility systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Support maintenance strategy initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.
• Utilize CMMS (Brightly) system for work orders, maintenance tracking, and documentation.
• Maintain facility systems including HVAC, compressors, heaters, plumbing, water systems, and office equipment.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, suppliers, and internal departments as needed.
• Ensure maintenance quality standards, spare parts inventory, and calibration procedures are maintained.
• Report major equipment failures, safety concerns, and operational issues promptly.
• Provide technical support and assist maintenance team members as needed.
• Follow and promote all company safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair skills

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in Technical Field

Journeyman Certification

Job description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician – 1st Shift

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:30/4:30 PM
Competitive Pay + Overtime Available

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join the team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment and facility systems while supporting preventive maintenance initiatives that help drive operational efficiency and safety.

This is an excellent DIRECT HIRE opportunity for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys problem-solving, working independently, and collaborating with production teams to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and routine maintenance on production equipment, machinery, buildings, and utility systems


• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime


• Support maintenance strategy initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and continuous improvement


• Utilize CMMS (Brightly) system for work orders, maintenance tracking, and documentation


• Maintain facility systems including HVAC, compressors, heaters, plumbing, water systems, and office equipment


• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, suppliers, and internal departments as needed


• Ensure maintenance quality standards, spare parts inventory, and calibration procedures are maintained


• Report major equipment failures, safety concerns, and operational issues promptly


• Provide technical support and assist maintenance team members as needed


• Follow and promote all company safety policies and procedures

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required


• Associate’s degree in a Technical Field or Journeyman Certification preferred


• 3–5 years of commercial or industrial maintenance experience


• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills in mechanical and electrical systems


• Experience with HVAC, plumbing, industrial equipment, and facility maintenance preferred


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints


• Experience using power tools, hand tools, and maintenance equipment


• Valid driver’s license requiredi
  
• Forklift experience or ability to operate a forklift and company vehicle as needed


• Must be willing to work overtime and flexible hours when needed


• Must successfully pass a maintenance evaluation test

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and work in a manufacturing environment for extended periods


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Comfortable working around machine noise, metal dust, and varying temperatures

Labor Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Company Description

Labor Solutions Professional is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry. Our clients range from individual entrepreneurs to large corporations, and while we are big enough to serve Fortune 100 companies, we are small enough to stay nimble in an always-changing market.

Thank you!