Plant Maintenance Technician

County-Materials-Family-of-Companies; Thompson Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

County Prestress in Thompson, Ohio is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to support safe, efficient manufacturing operations. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and repair equipment to maximize uptime in a fast-paced production setting.

The ideal candidate has hands-on industrial maintenance experience across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding systems, and will work with production, engineering, safety, and maintenance teams to meet production and safety goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of plant or industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with hydraulic, mechanical, welding, electric motors, conveyors, steel fabrication, and cranes.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to multitask within a team.
• Understanding of industrial maintenance practices and production equipment operations.
• Electrical license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment during active operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Respond quickly to emergencies to minimize downtime.
• Maintain safety compliance and proper documentation.
• Perform steel fabrication and welding for repair or installation.
• Read blueprints, schematics, manuals, and work orders.
• Use hand and power tools, meters, welders, torches safely.
• Weld, fabricate, and install machine components as needed.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and OSHA-compliant.
• Source parts, obtain quotes, and install replacements.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors for maintenance projects.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Safety Compliance

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Meters

Welders

Torches

Overhead Cranes

Conveyors

Job description

We’re hiring a Plant Maintenance Technician to join County Prestress in Thompson, Ohio

Job Summary:

The Plant Maintenance Technician supports safe, efficient, and continuous manufacturing operations in a fast‑paced production environment. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure maximum uptime, minimal downtime, and optimal equipment performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands‑on industrial maintenance experience, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding systems, and works effectively under pressure. This position partners closely with production, engineering, safety, and maintenance teams to meet production, quality, and workplace safety goals.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing and production equipment during active operations
• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Respond quickly to emergency and unplanned equipment failures to reduce production downtime
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, policies, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Perform steel fabrication and welding for equipment repair, modification, and installation
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, and work orders
• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, welders, torches, and material-handling equipment safely and effectively
• Weld, fabricate, and install machine components as needed
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with OSHA and company standards
• Source parts and supplies, obtain vendor quotes, and install replacement components
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors and external contractors for equipment maintenance and installation projects

COUNTY Core Competencies:

The expected behaviors of all COUNTY team members that align with Our Values and Our Commitments:

• Integrity & Organizational Awareness
• Customer First Focus
• Results Driven Orientation

  Job-Based Competencies:

  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Manufacturing Equipment
  • Production Support
  • Welding
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Time Management
  • Communication
  • Safety Mindedness

  Experience & Qualifications: (Required or Preferred)

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience in plant or industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment
  • Strong hands‑on experience with hydraulic systems, mechanical repair, welding, electric motors, conveyors, steel fabrication, and overhead cranes
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a self‑motivated, proactive, and multi‑tasking team player
  • Solid understanding of industrial maintenance practices and production equipment operations
  • Electrical license preferred, but not required

  Work Environment:

  • Work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions, including extreme hot or cold temperatures
  • Work near moving machinery and equipment - could include electrical hazards
  • Work in a noisy environment

  Physical & Work Expectations:

  • Sitting
  • Carrying/Lifting 10 - 40 Pounds
  • Standing / Walking / Climbing
  • Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending
  • Pushing / Pulling / Reaching Above Shoulder

  Safety Equipment:

  Required safety equipment: Steel Toe or composite shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, face shield, welding jacket, welding gloves, and more.
  Where and when used: