Job ID: 1801844
Reference Code: JC-Maintenance-Technician
A direct hire opportunity is available for an experienced Maintenance Technician in Mentor, OH. This role is ideal for a hands-on industrial maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex equipment, keeping production running efficiently, and contributing to a reliable, safety-focused manufacturing operation.
The Maintenance Technician will support a fast-paced production environment by maintaining, repairing, and improving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. This is a strong opportunity to join a stable manufacturing team with supportive leadership, collaborative coworkers, and a focus on safety, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. Candidates who enjoy problem-solving, working independently, and partnering with production and engineering teams will find this role especially rewarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Inspect production equipment for wear, leaks, and potential failures before they impact operations.
- Support equipment changeovers, adjustments, calibrations, installations, and commissioning activities.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and documentation in the CMMS system.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Follow all safety standards, LOTO procedures, and company maintenance policies while supporting root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Pay range: $27.00 to $36.00 per hour, depending on experience.
- 2nd shift differential: $2.00 per hour.
- 3rd shift differential: $1.50 per hour.
- Three openings are available across the following shifts:
- Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Tuesday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Weekend shifts are subject to change and may be moved to weekday coverage.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections and support equipment reliability initiatives.
- Complete equipment changeovers, adjustments, calibrations, and maintenance documentation.
- Partner with production and engineering teams to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3 or more years of industrial maintenance experience required, preferably in food, beverage, or chemical manufacturing.
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
- Ability to read schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
- Experience with VFDs, PLCs, sensors, pumps, conveyors, and robotic systems.
- Working knowledge of preventative maintenance programs and CMMS software.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and respond effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to follow safety procedures, including LOTO requirements.
- Testing may be required after interview.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical school, trade school, or maintenance-related certification preferred.
- Experience in food, beverage, chemical, or similar process manufacturing environments preferred.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and equipment reliability projects preferred.