Maintenance A - 2nd or 3rd Shift: Airedale - Lexington

Position Description

The Maintenance Technician A is responsible for a variety of general maintenance tasks throughout the facility. This position performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities while adhering to safety, quality, and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs maintenance and machine repair work on various machines and equipment using a variety of hand and power tools.

• Perform general facility repairs and support facility improvement projects.

• Receives written work orders from supervisor and performs work as specified on the work order.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation.

• Works from blueprints to install and repair equipment

• Frequently works closely with electricians and other maintenance Technicians

• Regularly operates powered industrial vehicles and overhead hoists while performing various other duties

• Performs various regularly scheduled maintenance inspections including press inspections, industrial truck inspections etc.

• Lays out steam, water and air lines

• Reports improper equipment operation and defective equipment to supervisor 

Required Education & Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Technical certification, apprenticeship, or Associate Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Mechatronics, HVAC, or a related field preferred.

Experience

• 3 years of industrial maintenance experience or related field preferred.

• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment in a production environment preferred.

• Experience with PLCs, electrical systems, motors, drives, hydraulics, and pneumatics preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.

• Knowledge of industrial controls, sensors, motors, conveyors, pumps, and automation systems.

• Ability to operate maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds regularly.

• Ability to work in industrial environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and production conditions.