Mechanical Maintenance Technician

AKHIRE, INC; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

AKHIRE, INC. is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Alaska to inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and plant equipment.

The role includes performing preventative maintenance, supporting startups and outages, and coordinating with internal teams. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 2–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience, and the ability to obtain a DOT medical card.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (higher education degree preferred).
• Two to five years of mechanical/maintenance/equipment repair experience preferred.
• Technical or college-level education is preferred.
• Experience involving pumps, piping, valves, HVAC, plumbing, brazing, controls preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card.
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and plant equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and assist with unexpected repairs.
• Support plant startups, shutdowns, and outages.
• Work with pumps, valves, tanks, piping systems, and monitoring components.
• Diagnose equipment issues and communicate needs to management.
• Assist with installation, removal, testing, and return to service.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Pumps and valves

Reading diagrams

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Technical training

Job description

Fairbanks, United States | Posted on 08/18/2026

AKHIRE is recruiting for the following position:

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Position Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Anchorage, AK

Pay: $29.00-$30.25 hr.

Full-Time

Term: Permanent

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Job Duties - Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and plant equipment.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and assist with unexpected equipment repairs.
• Provide maintenance support during plant startups, shutdowns, and outages.
• Work with equipment including pumps, valves, tanks, piping systems, and associated monitoring components.
• Diagnose equipment concerns and communicate maintenance or repair needs to appropriate management.
• Assist with equipment installation, removal, testing, and return to service.
• Monitor equipment and facility conditions to help maintain safe and dependable operations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, operational, safety, and quality records.
• Properly use, inspect, and care for tools and equipment.
• Work with internal technicians, contractors, vendors, and customers to complete maintenance and service projects.
• Assist with work-related purchasing, requisitions, receiving, and other operational documentation as needed.
• Look for practical ways to improve equipment reliability and overall facility operations.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.
• Participate in scheduled on-call coverage and provide additional support when operational needs require it.
• Ability to understand equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, process diagrams, and written operating procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma (Higher education degree preferred)
• Two to five years of experience in mechanical, maintenance, industrial or, equipment repair experience preferred.
• Technical or college-level education is preferred.
• Experience involving pumps, piping, valves, HVAC, plumbing, brazing, controls preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card
• Must be able to pass a background and drug screening.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs

Full benefits package available to be discussed