Senior Maintenance Technician — Reliability & TPM Lead

The Gorilla Glue Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits

Top Workplace recognition

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Gorilla Glue Company is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain production and facility equipment, while performing TPM project work. This role emphasizes safety and adherence to critical regulatory programs as you support operations in Cincinnati.

You will lead maintenance tasks, troubleshoot PLC and electrical systems, and collaborate with the team to minimize downtime, while upholding 5S and continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a related field (electrical or mechanical) or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years related manufacturing maintenance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a competitive environment and demonstrate good judgment.
• Read Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic prints.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills in PLCs, VFDs, Servo’ s, Electrical, Mechanical and pneumatic systems.
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Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Perform and improve preventive maintenance (PM) routines to reduce recurring issues and downtime.
• Develop and execute plans to minimize equipment and facility downtime.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow 5S standards in the maintenance shop.
• Operate material handling equipment, including scissor and articulating man lifts, as needed.
• Use CMMS to manage PMs, work orders, and parts inventory.
• Collaborate with Maintenance Leadership to track equipment performance, identify trends, and implement TPM strategies.
• Support packaging operations and prototype development.
• Perform facility maintenance (HVAC, lighting, water, electrical systems).
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to maintenance staff and production teams.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory programs (e.g., LOTO, PIT, Arc Flash, Confined Space).
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and customer-focused maintenance.
• Perform emergency repairs to minimize production impact.
• At times, will need to work an adjusted schedule to support team members or the plant operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Associates degree in electrical or mechanical field

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming

VFDs

Pneumatic systems

MS Office

Job description

The Gorilla Glue Company is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain production and facility equipment, while performing TPM project work. This role emphasizes safety and adherence to critical regulatory programs as you support operations in Cincinnati.

You will lead maintenance tasks, troubleshoot PLC and electrical systems, and collaborate with the team to minimize downtime, while upholding 5S and continuous improvement culture.