Production Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

We are seeking a Production Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and improve production equipment and facilities. In this role, you will work closely with operations, engineering, quality, and safety teams to support efficient production, minimize downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The position reports to the Production Manager.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Perform machine changeovers, adjustments, and equipment setups as required.
• Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and efficiency.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Support production teams in resolving equipment-related issues.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and meets production requirements.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks according to maintenance plans.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment histories.
• Assist in developing and improving preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and identify replacement part requirements.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Support equipment upgrades, installations, and projects.
• Able to operate and perform tasks with very limited supervision.
• Suggest process improvements that reduce downtime, improve quality, and lower costs.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams on equipment optimization projects.
• Help coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Ensure a clean and safe work area.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience in an assembly, industrial, or manufacturing environment is preferred
• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent experience in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting automated production equipment.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation preferred.
• Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Experience with motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, compressors, and production machinery.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication, reliability, and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Technical understanding and manual dexterity.
• Careful and methodical work style with attention to detail.
• Use professional etiquette when in conversations in person, phone and email.

Physical Requirements

• Requires periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry objects
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times
• Dexterity and accuracy as needed to operate equipment
• Able to wear / change into Clean Room clothing
• Able to wear required PPE as needed

Work schedule

• Work shifts, with hours from 8AM-5PM
• This is a Salary, Non-Exempt role (OT Eligible)

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