Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician

Schnellecke Logistics; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Schnellecke Logistics is seeking a Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician to keep semi-automated warehouse equipment running safely and efficiently. You will perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance, diagnose a range of mechanical and electrical issues, and coordinate parts, vendors, and contractors with Maintenance Management.

You will read blueprints, interpret schematics, and maintain detailed service records while supporting upgrades and continuous-improvement projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or certification in industrial maintenance preferred.
• 3–5 years industrial maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on warehouse equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-system issues.
• Coordinate spare-parts, vendor, and contractor activities.
• Support equipment upgrades and continuous-improvement projects.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders for audit readiness.
• Communicate status and priorities to Maintenance Management.

Skills

Technical training

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Root-cause analysis

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification in industrial maintenance

3–5 years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand & power tools

Reading blueprints

Job description

Description

The Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician maintains the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of semi-automated warehouse and production equipment. This role performs preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance; diagnoses complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor, and basic control-system issues; and supports equipment improvements. The Technician serves as a technical resource and coordinates spare-parts, vendor, and contractor activities in partnership with Maintenance Management.

Requirements

• Follow all safety regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and Company policies; model the Company’s values and safety culture.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on semi-automated warehouse and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, conveyor, and basic control-system issues, including motors, drives, sensors, gearboxes, bearings, and related components.
• Troubleshoot basic PLC- and controls-related faults within the employee’s training and authorization; elevate programming or advanced controls issues as appropriate.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical manuals, equipment specifications, and work orders.
• Inspect equipment for wear, defects, and safety concerns; use precision measuring tools to align and verify equipment functionality.
• Maintain complete and accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation for reliability tracking and audit readiness.
• Support equipment upgrades, modifications, installations, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Monitor and maintain spare-parts inventory; identify critical components and recommend replenishment needs.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, vendors, contractors, and internal maintenance resources for repairs, service, and upgrades.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and recommend actions to reduce recurring equipment failures and unplanned downtime.
• Communicate equipment status, safety concerns, and repair priorities to Maintenance Management and operating partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or certification in industrial maintenance, industrial mechanics, millwright work, electromechanical technology, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of industrial maintenance experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or similarly automated environment preferred.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery, conveyors, semi-automated or automated systems, and production equipment, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment specifications, and manuals.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, precision alignment, hand and power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Working knowledge of motors, drives, sensors, and basic industrial controls; PLC programming experience is not required unless specifically assigned.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize competing work, and respond to emergency callouts as needed.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and ability to follow lockout/tagout and other applicable safety requirements.