Sr Maintenance Technician

The Gorilla Glue Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gorilla Glue Company in Cincinnati is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain all production and facility equipment, with a strong emphasis on safety. This role involves performing preventive maintenance, reducing downtime, and leading root cause analyses.

You will use CMMS, read electrical/mechanical diagrams, and support packaging operations. We value continuous improvement and expect you to work with maintenance teams, training others and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electrical or mechanical field or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years manufacturing maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Ability to work under pressure in a competitive environment.
• Read Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic prints.
• Strong troubleshooting for PLCs, VFDs, servo systems, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Good judgment, initiative, and communication across all levels.
• Continuous improvement experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment for safe, reliable operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Lead TPM and root cause analyses for equipment failures.
• Support packaging operations and prototype development.
• Operate in compliance with safety programs (LOTO, Arc Flash, Confined Space).
• Use CMMS to manage PMs, work orders, and parts inventory.
• Maintain 5S standards in the maintenance shop.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership to track performance and improvements.
• Perform emergency repairs and adjust schedule as needed.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

PM planning

Problem solving

Communication

5S

Education

Associates degree in electrical or mechanical field

Tools

CMMS

Electrical schematics

Job description

What’s in it for you?

Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 16 years in a row, thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

What’s in it for you?

Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 16 years in a row, thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.

Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference.

Summary Description

Senior Maintenance Technician will repair/maintain all production/facility equipment and perform project work. This position demonstrates a high regard for safety in performing any tasks.

What will your day look like?

• 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.

Qualifications

What will you bring to the table?

• Associates degree in a related field (electrical, mechanical) or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years related manufacturing maintenance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be goal oriented, confident, outgoing, and able to work well under pressure and succeed within a competitive environment.
• Demonstrate good judgment.
• Must be able to work independently and demonstrate effective initiative.
• Must have good computer skills (Word, Excel).
• Able to do light fabrication with metal, and wood.
• Read Electrical, Mechanical, and Pneumatic prints.
• Excellent trouble shooting skills in PLCs, VFD’s, Servo’s, Electrical, Mechanical and pneumatic systems for production machinery and support equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Must display a dedication to development and seek out training and development for self and the team.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the facility and organization.
• Continuous improvement experience required.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stoop, reach, bend, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see, and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten and or typed material and must have the ability to focus. Must be mobile and transfer from building to building.

Company Values

Adhere to The Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.

• Have fun, be passionate and show it!
• Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
• Communicate openly and appreciate the effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!

Are you ready to join one of Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces? Our employees love working here because of our environment, which is driven by our company mission and core values. If you have the right qualifications and thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment, we have a great opportunity for you to grow with us!