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Maintenance Technician

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Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance of facility equipment, machinery, and building systems. This role ensures equipment reliability, minimizes downtime, and supports a safe, efficient working environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform routine preventive maintenance (PM) on building, forklifts, dock equipment, HVAC, and other facility systems.
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and general equipment issues using strong troubleshooting skills.
  • Perform welding and cutting for repairs, fabrication, and equipment modifications.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on forklifts with various power systems, including electric, propane/LPG, and other fuel types.
  • Maintain and repair specialized shop equipment, including pin presses, tire presses, and pneumatic tire mounting equipment.
  • Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production/operational downtime.
  • Maintain accurate records through the job ticketing system, including work performed, parts used, and time to completion.
  • Follow and help manage a scheduled preventive maintenance program for building and operations equipment.
  • Perform basic building repairs as needed.
  • Inspect facility for safety hazards and code compliance; report and correct as necessary
  • Identify equipment requiring specialized outside repair and assist with coordinating vendor service when necessary.
  • Support installation of new equipment and layout changes.
  • Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Collaborate with operations and CI teams on equipment improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 2+ years of experience in industrial or facility maintenance
  • Strong mechanical/machinery skills, including forklift repair experience
  • Solid electrical troubleshooting and repair skills
  • Demonstrated repair diagnostics ability — able to identify root cause, not just symptoms
  • Welding/cutting proficiency (MIG, stick, or similar)
  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
  • Comfortable using a job ticketing system to log, track, and prioritize work
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in varying physical conditions (heights, confined spaces, temperature extremes)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with overhead door repair and maintenance
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems background
  • Creative, hands-on problem-solving mindset — able to improvise solutions for non-standard repair issues
  • Experience working within a scheduled preventive maintenance program
  • Trade school certification or equivalent
  • Journeyman electrician license or HVAC certification
  • Familiarity with Lean/Continuous Improvement practices

Work Environment

  • Warehouse/industrial setting
  • May require occasional evening, weekend, or on-call availability
  • PPE required (safety glasses, steel-toe boots, gloves, etc.)

Compensation Package

  • Strong benefits
    • Multiple medical plans including HSA availability with company contributions
    • Company paid disability & life insurance coverage
    • Generous 401k matching
  • Competitive pay
  • Casual atmosphere/dog-friendly environment

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