Senior Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

AOC Metal Works; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AOC Metal Works is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain complex industrial equipment at the Chester facility. You will lead maintenance tasks on laser cutting systems, presses, coating, and automation, while guiding junior technicians and coordinating with production.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, PLC familiarity, and hands-on experience with preventive maintenance and CMMS systems.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical, industrial electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and manuals.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment, including laser cutting systems, turret punches, stamping presses, and powder coating systems.
• Diagnose and correct electrical and control faults using schematics and manufacturer documentation; troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, relays, PLC I/O.
• Service mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems; maintain bearings, drives, pumps, valves, and compressors.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, and equipment condition checks; document in the maintenance management system (MPulse).
• Respond to breakdowns, restore production safely, and provide status updates; verify equipment operation before release.
• Identify recurring failures, document root causes, and recommend permanent repairs or PM interval changes.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical skills

PLC experience

Leadership/mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school certification

Tools

MPulse CMMS

Multimeters

PLC systems

Job description

At AOC Metal Works, it is our policy to be number one in quality, delivery, and customer service. We strive to exceed our customers' expectations and promote through our continuous improvement efforts, while providing a safe and teamwork-based work environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary & Benefits
• Wellness & Community Initiatives

Position Description Summary:

The Senior Maintenance Technician is an experienced, hands-on technical resource responsible for independently diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining industrial production equipment and facility systems at AOC Stamptech Chester. This position handles complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls-related problems; supports equipment availability and preventive maintenance; and provides technical guidance to less experienced maintenance employees. The role works closely with Production and the Maintenance Manager to restore equipment safely, reduce repeat failures, and minimize unplanned downtime.

Principal Accountabilities:

(The following describes the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.)

The successful Senior Maintenance Technician may perform any of the following:

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment, including laser cutting systems and material handling towers, turret punches, stamping presses, press brakes, powder coating systems, welding equipment, conveyors, and associated automation.
• Diagnose and correct electrical and control faults using schematics, meters, control interfaces, and manufacturer documentation; troubleshoot motors, drives, sensors, relays, programmable logic controller (PLC) inputs/outputs, and related devices within demonstrated qualifications.
• Service mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems, including bearings, drives, cylinders, pumps, valves, compressors, and alignment or adjustment needs.
• Perform and document preventive and predictive maintenance, inspections, equipment condition checks, and corrective work in the maintenance management system (MPulse or designated system).
• Respond to breakdowns, prioritize safe restoration of production, communicate realistic status updates, and verify equipment operation before releasing it back to Production.
• Identify recurring failures, document root causes and corrective actions, and recommend permanent repairs, design improvements, or changes to preventive maintenance intervals.
• Support equipment installation, relocation, commissioning, startup, vendor service, and technical improvement projects as assigned.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to Maintenance Technicians and Helpers; share troubleshooting methods, safe work practices, and equipment-specific knowledge.
• Identify critical spare parts, support inventory accuracy, and communicate part needs, repair costs, outside-service requirements, and equipment risks to the Maintenance Manager.
• Follow lockout/tagout, machine guarding, electrical safety, lifting/rigging, powered industrial truck, and all applicable company safety requirements; stop and stop and
• Coordinate repairs with Production, Quality, and other departments to limit disruption; leave equipment and work areas safe, clean, and ready for use.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures and perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required for Position:

• Five or more years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred, with demonstrated ability to resolve complex equipment failures independently.
• Strong mechanical, industrial electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills; ability to read electrical schematics, machine drawings, manuals, and equipment fault information.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and industrial automation troubleshooting; PLC programming or advanced controls experience is a plus.
• Experience maintaining metal fabrication, stamping, laser, press brake, turret punch, or powder coating equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability to use multimeters, diagnostic tools, precision measuring devices, hand tools, and power tools safely and accurately.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and computerized maintenance management systems; ability to enter clear work orders, findings, parts used, and corrective actions.
• Ability to prioritize work, communicate equipment status clearly, mentor other technicians, and coordinate effectively with production personnel.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school, apprenticeship, or relevant industrial maintenance certification preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, non-climate-controlled industrial environment; safely perform standing, bending, climbing, and equipment access tasks, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to lift and move maintenance materials as required using appropriate assistance or mechanical aids; flexibility for overtime or off-shift breakdown support as business needs require.

Opportunity to move to first shift will be available for the right candidate.