Maintenance Technician
Description
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Department: Maintenance FLSA Status: Non – Exempt/Full Time
Amount of Travel Required: 0% Positions Supervised: None
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch
Reports to: Maintenance Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
Support the safe and reliable operation of production equipment in a 260,000-square-foot manufacturing facility with stamping, laser cutting, injection molding, forming, and final assembly operations. Equipment includes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, hardwired relay, and PLC-controlled systems.
Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical and electrical repairs appropriate to demonstrated skills and training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Maintain and repair production machinery to support reliable operation and reduce downtime.
• Diagnose equipment problems using observations, schematics, measurements, and operator input, with guidance appropriate to experience.
• Complete preventive maintenance and corrective work; verify repairs and communicate equipment status.
• Follow lockout/tagout, electrical safety, machine guarding, stored-energy procedures, and required PPE practices.
ESSENTIAL TASKS
• Repair or replace bearings, belts, chains, couplings, seals, gearboxes, pumps, and other mechanical components; perform basic adjustments and alignment.
• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and basic hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, with guidance as needed.
• Assist with or perform troubleshooting of 24VDC control circuits and 120/240/480VAC equipment circuits within training and authorization. Entry-level electrical work is performed under appropriate supervision.
• Troubleshoot basic relay logic, timers, start/stop circuits, interlocks, and permissive; inspect and replace relays, contactors, starters, overloads, and control transformers as qualified.
• Inspect and troubleshoot proximity sensors, photoeyes, limit switches, pressure switches, wiring connections, and solenoid valves.
• Assist with or perform hydraulic and pneumatic repairs involving leaks, hoses, fittings, regulators, valves, and cylinders; distinguish control issues from fluid-power or mechanical faults.
• Use machine alarms and, as trained, PLC I/O status and VFD fault information to support troubleshooting. Escalate complex controls and programming issues.
• Complete inspections, lubrication, and work orders; record symptoms, findings, repairs, parts used, and follow-up needs. Verify proper operation before returning equipment to production.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Core Corporate Qualities
Attendance/Attitude - Ability to exhibit a conscious effort to fill one's responsibilities on an hour-by-hour, day-by-day basis. The partner understands the importance of attendance in his/her working relationships with team members and demonstrates an attitude that is conducive to MiTek’s culture.
Team Player/Loyalty – Demonstrate ability to work with others while showing the responsibility, dependability and accountability of what is expected to be a positive contribution to the team and the company while working towards the corporate Vision together.
Enthusiastic/Creativity - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task and the ability to approach a need, a task, or an idea from a new perspective.
Flexibility/ Initiative/Accountability – Ability and willingness to change plans or ideas in order to deliver the highest quality in design, customer service, innovation, manufacturing and distribution of electronics and communications products. Ability to recognize and do what needs to be done before being asked to do it and the ability to hold yourself and others accountable for what is being asked of you.
Customer Oriented - Ability to create a customer friendly culture by taking care of the customers’ needs while following MiTek’s policies and procedures.
Core Position Qualities
Autonomy - Complete assigned work with supervision appropriate to experience. Mid-level technicians independently handle common repairs within their qualifications and seek assistance when needed.
Accurate - Perform maintenance and repair work carefully and thoroughly; verify results and keep accurate records.
Communication, Oral/Written - Read and interpret work instructions and technical information; communicate clearly with fellow MiTek partners.
Decision Making - Recognize unsafe conditions, make sound decisions, and escalate issues beyond training or authority while following MiTek procedures.
Organized - Follow a systematic method of performing tasks and maintain tools and work areas.
Problem Solving - Use a logical approach to identify the cause of equipment problems and prevent recurring failures.
EDUCATION
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Technical coursework, an apprenticeship, or hands-on training in industrial maintenance, electrical systems, mechatronics, or a related field is preferred. Relevant practical experience may substitute for formal technical training.
EXPERIENCE
Technician I — Entry Level: Technical-school graduates, apprentices, maintenance helpers, and candidates with limited industrial experience are eligible. Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and basic electrical understanding through coursework, projects, or practical experience. Work is assigned with appropriate guidance and supervision.
Technician II — Mid Level: Typically two to five years of relevant industrial maintenance experience, or equivalent demonstrated ability. Independently diagnose and repair common mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical problems within assigned qualifications. Read schematics and troubleshoot basic relay logic, motor controls, and field devices. Placement is based on demonstrated ability and independence.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Computer Skills
• Basic computer skills for email, maintenance records, and electronic work orders.
• Ability to learn MiTek internal systems and the Net Facilities computerized maintenance management system.
• Basic PLC I/O monitoring, ladder-logic reading, and VFD troubleshooting are preferred for mid-level candidates.
Other Requirements
• Use hand tools, measuring instruments, and electrical test equipment within demonstrated training and authorization.
• Experience with presses, molding, laser cutting, conveyors, or assembly equipment is preferred; experience with every type is not required.
• Experience with older equipment or relay controls, welding, fabrication, or basic machining is preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift after required training and company authorization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Abilities | N | O | F | C | Lift/Carry | N | O | F | C |
Stand | 10 lbs or less | ||||||||
Walk | 11–20 lbs | ||||||||
Sit | 21–50 lbs | ||||||||
Handling / Fingering | 51–100 lbs | ||||||||
Reach Outward | Over 100 lbs | ||||||||
Reach Above Shoulder | Push/Pull | ||||||||
Climb | 12 lbs or less | ||||||||
Crawl | 13–25 lbs | ||||||||
Squat or Kneel | 26–40 lbs | ||||||||
Bend | 41–100 lbs |
Other Physical Requirements
Requirement | N | O | F | C | General Comments |
Vision | Visual acuity to see small parts | ||||
Speech | Ability to speak effectively via phone/in person | ||||
Hearing | Ability to hear via phone or in person | ||||
Smell | — | ||||
Taste | — | ||||
PPE Usage | Ability to wear PPE as required by position |
N = Not Applicable O = Occasionally (up to 33%) F = Frequently (33–66%) C = Constantly (more than 66%)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Active manufacturing and warehouse setting with machinery, noise, varied temperatures, and oils. Duties include standing, walking, bending, reaching, and handling tools and parts. Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation; use appropriate lifting assistance and required PPE.