Maintenance Technician
Summary
Performs day-to-day upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment and facility systems in a precision manufacturing environment for the defense and aerospace industries.
The Maintenance Technician supports day-to-day upkeep, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment, tooling, and facility systems across a precision manufacturing environment serving the defense and aerospace industries. This is an entry-level role suited to a candidate with foundational mechanical or electrical aptitude who is looking to build a career in industrial maintenance within a highly regulated, quality-driven setting.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) on CNC machines, presses, conveyors, and support equipment per established PM schedules.
- Diagnose and repair basic mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues under the guidance of senior technicians.
- Respond to machine downtime calls promptly and assist in root-cause troubleshooting to minimize production interruption.
- Assist with installation, alignment, and setup of new or relocated equipment.
- Maintain facility systems including lighting, HVAC support, compressed air, and general building upkeep.
- Support inventory control for spare parts and maintenance supplies; flag reorder needs to the Maintenance Supervisor.
- Follow all lockout/tagout (LOTO), machine guarding, and general shop safety procedures without exception.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area consistent with 5S standards.
- Assist skilled trades (electricians, millwrights, HVAC techs) on larger repair or installation projects as needed.
- Escalate issues beyond current skill level to senior maintenance staff in a timely manner.