Maintenance Technician I 1st Shift

As a Maintenance Technician I, you will hold a vital role in supporting safe, continuous production by performing routine scheduled maintenance, minor repairs, and basic troubleshooting on plant machinery, tools, and facility systems. Working under guided supervision, this entry-level role ensures equipment and infrastructure remain in clean, operational condition while developing technical skills and strictly adhering to facility safety guidelines.

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Performs basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance tasks and minor repairs on production equipment under guidance.
•    Conducts basic preventive maintenance (PM) tasks (e.g., lubrication, filter changes, belt tensioning, and visual inspections) adhering strictly to standard PM checklists and procedures.
•    Assists with simple electrical troubleshooting involving single-phase and AC/DC circuits, utilizing a digital multimeter (DMM) for basic continuity and voltage checks.
•    Uses basic problem-solving skills under structured guidance, following established procedures and guided methods to resolve routine equipment issues.
•    Inspect basic fluid power components, including pressure gauges, air lines, hoses, fittings, and solenoid valves for leaks and function.
•    Reads and interprets basic mechanical drawings, simple electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
•    Receives, updates, logs details, and closes out work orders using the facility Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
•    Operates hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and material handling equipment to move tools, components, or machinery as assigned.
•    Maintains proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste materials generated through maintenance activities in compliance with environmental regulations.
•    Follows all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), NFPA 70E electrical safety awareness, and OSHA standards (PPE, Hazard Communication/SDS, fall protection, and machine guarding).

Required Qualifications (Education, Skills, & Experience):
•    High school diploma or GED required. 
•    Associate Degree or vocational certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a relevant trade is preferred. Years of experience may be accepted in lieu of.
•    0 to 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial, commercial, or residential mechanical/electrical environment.
•    Basic familiarity with hand/power tools, power transmission components (belts, chains, bearings, gearboxes), pumps, and mechanical assembly.
•    Fundamental understanding of AC/DC circuits, single/three-phase power basics, and DMM usage.
•    Basic computer literacy for logging work orders in a CMMS (e.g., MaintainX, Maximo, Fiix).
•    Effective communication skills, takes ownership of actions and work effectiveness as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    OSHA 10-hour safety certification.
•    Entry-level trade certification or vocational diploma in industrial maintenance.

Work Environment/Conditions:
•    Work is primarily performed indoors in a manufacturing facility; occasional outdoor work may be required for facility maintenance.
•    Regular exposure to loud noise, grease, oil, dust, electrical currents, and potentially hazardous materials.
•    Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching, and climbing ladders or scaffolding.
•    Ability to work in tight or non-climate-controlled spaces with manual dexterity for tool operation.
•    Regularly required to lift or move items up to 50+ lbs; heavier lifting requires team assistance or equipment use.
•    Schedule may require, weekend work, overtime, or on-call duty to support 24/7 operations.