R&D Lab Equipment Technician

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot and repair Research & Development Laboratory equipment, ensuring safe operation and uptime for lab processes.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, basic electrical, plumbing and mechanical tasks, coordinating with contractors, and supporting safety programs while preserving confidentiality and equipment integrity in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing and/or industrial maintenance.
• Basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing skills.
• Fundamental math skills.
• Experience with general maintenance and repair principles and practices.
• Must be capable of operating a variety of hand and power equipment.
• Basic PC skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams).
• Experience using CMMS-equivalent system.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment breakdowns.
• Utilizing CMMS to manage maintenance work.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to insure operation of all equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Check and refill lubricant reservoirs, apply grease to lubricant points, inspect machinery during scheduled maintenance.
• Operate tools, equipment, and machines related to maintenance.
• Able to repair and adjust machinery and assist in dismantling parts for repair.
• Assist in electrical, plumbing, and pneumatic tasks; interpret wiring diagrams.
• Assist in installation of new lab equipment and in project coordination with contractors.
• Maintain lab equipment to optimize uptime and safe design of processes.
• Support site housekeeping and safety programs; follow safety policies.

Skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Plumbing skills

CMMS experience

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Reading blueprints

Microsoft Office

Dismantling equipment

Education

2-year degree in STEM or Business with project management focus

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install, troubleshoot and repair Research & Development Laboratory equipment, ensuring safe operation and uptime for lab processes.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, basic electrical, plumbing and mechanical tasks, coordinating with contractors, and supporting safety programs while preserving confidentiality and equipment integrity in a fast-paced lab environment.