Senior Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

AOC Metal Works; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Wellness programs

Community initiatives

Job summary

AOC Metal Works is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial production equipment and facility systems at the Chester site. You will handle complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and controls issues, support preventive maintenance, and mentor junior technicians.

You will work with Production and the Maintenance Manager to restore equipment safely, reduce downtime, and improve reliability, with responsibilities that include installing,

Qualifications

• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, machine drawings, manuals, and fault information.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and CMMS.
• Strong troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment including laser cutting systems and automation.
• Diagnose and fix electrical/control faults using schematics, meters, and PLC I/O.
• Service mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems; perform maintenance tasks.
• Document preventive and predictive maintenance and update maintenance system records.
• Coordinate repairs with Production and other departments to minimize downtime.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulic pneumatics

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or apprenticeship preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Diagnostic tools

MPulse CMMS

PLC/Automation troubleshooting

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.