Senior Industrial Maintenance Technician - Solon, OH

The Planet Group; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group in Solon, OH is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve metal processing and facility systems. This role supports safety, reliability, and efficiency of production equipment and line operations.

You will work with production, engineering, and management to diagnose issues, implement preventive maintenance, and assist with new equipment installation. A strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting background is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in industrial maintenance in manufacturing.
• Experience with metal processing or heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, and control systems.
• Experience with PLC-controlled machinery is preferred.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production lines and support equipment.
• Diagnose failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Repair and maintain motors, gearboxes, bearings, shafts, and other components.
• Repair industrial electrical systems including VFDs, sensors, relays, and control panels.
• Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records and inventory of parts and tools.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repairs.
• Read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Follow safety policies including lockout/tagout (LOTO).
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance staff.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Job description

The Planet Group in Solon, OH is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve metal processing and facility systems. This role supports safety, reliability, and efficiency of production equipment and line operations.

You will work with production, engineering, and management to diagnose issues, implement preventive maintenance, and assist with new equipment installation. A strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting background is required.