Technician, Maintenance

TPI Composites Inc; Tallahassee, Iowa (FL, LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites Inc in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a senior-level maintenance professional to diagnose, repair, and optimize complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

You will lead a maintenance team, develop preventive programs, review schedules, and mentor junior mechanics while ensuring safety compliance on a heavy industrial site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certifications valued.
• Associate degree in mechanical engineering preferred; relevant certifications welcomed.
• 5+ years in industrial maintenance with leadership experience.
• Strong ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance team in diagnosing, repairing, and overhauling mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Perform high-level repairs on gearboxes, pumps, motors, and production-critical equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to improve uptime.
• Review maintenance schedules, work orders, and parts requisitions for accuracy.
• Provide guidance and training to junior mechanics and mentor team members.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Leadership

Troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Drawing interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in mechanical engineering preferred

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

Motor controls

Job description

Position Summary:

Senior-level position responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical failures, and ensuring that all machinery operates efficiently. This role involves advanced troubleshooting, leadership responsibilities, and oversight of critical maintenance tasks. A deep understanding of mechanical systems, machinery, automation and safety protocols is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the maintenance team in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Perform high-level repairs and major overhauls of equipment, including gearboxes, pumps, motors, and machinery critical to production
• Analyze equipment failure trends and work with the team to identify long-term solutions to recurring problems
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to increase machinery uptime and extend equipment life
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior mechanics and assist in skill development
• Assist with the planning and execution of plant shutdowns, overhauls, and equipment installations
• Review and approve maintenance schedules, work orders, and parts requisitions
• Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements or upgrades to machinery and systems
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment at all times
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Perform software updates and configure new/replacement electrical devices.

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or GED (Advanced certifications, technical school, or associate degree in mechanical engineering preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical systems, with a focus on troubleshooting and repair
• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, tools, and machinery
• Experience in leading a team and mentoring junior mechanics
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills with the ability to handle complex machinery failures
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning, asset management, and inventory control
• Familiarity with electrical and control systems (PLC troubleshooting, motor controls, etc.).
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical drawings.
• Strong communication skills

Candidates must be willing and able to work:

• In an industrial environment where there will be exposure to elevated high heat and humidity, fiberglass dust, and hazardous chemicals.
• In a safety-sensitive, demanding, detail oriented, deadline driven environment that requires simultaneous handling of multiple priorities.
• Independently and as a member of a team.
• May be required to work up to a 12-hour shift.

Candidates must be capable of safely and efficiently performing the following tasks:

• Work from verbal and /or written work instructions.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.
• Frequent use of manual, electric, and pneumatic hand tools.
• Frequent standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, ladder and stair climbing and occasional crawling, twisting, and lying.
• Frequent reaching and repetitive manipulation of hands for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling.
• Wearing of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, protective garments, and respirators.