Maintenance Technician Jobs
A Maintenance Technician in the manufacturing industry is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of machinery and equipment. They perform routine checks, diagnose faults, undertake repairs, and carry out preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and disruptions to production processes. They may also assist in the installation and commissioning of new equipment, ensure safety and compliance standards are met, and provide technical assistance to other staff. They often work in collaboration with other technicians, engineers, and production personnel.
Key skills for this role include mechanical and electrical aptitude, problem-solving capabilities, and a keen attention to detail. A strong understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems is also beneficial. They should possess the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals. Certain certifications such as Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT) or relevant trade certifications may be required. Prior roles a person might have before progressing to a Maintenance Technician include Maintenance Assistant, Production Operator, or an Apprentice in a relevant trade such as Electrician or Mechanic.
High Voltage Vehicle Technician
- Indianapolis Airport Authority
- Indianapolis, IN
- 7 hours ago
- Indianapolis Airport Authority
- Indianapolis, IN
- 7 hours ago
#1 Airport in North America and Indiana Chamber's Best Places to Work! Paid Childcare Reimbursements up to $10k/year, per child. Paid Tuition Assistance up to $5,250/year Generous Medical, Dental,...
Operational Excellence Manager
- Smyth Companies
- Wilmington, MA
- 8 hours ago
- Smyth Companies
- Wilmington, MA
- 8 hours ago
Smyth-Boston is seeking candidates who take pride in what they do, love being part of something great, enjoy learning, teaching and creating new opportunities for our employees and customers. From...
Industrial Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift 10:00pm - 6:30am Purpose: The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance, break-down analysis, and repair of all production/manufacturing...
Field Service Maintenance Technician
- Advanced Technology Services
- Memphis, TN
- 22 hours ago
- Advanced Technology Services
- Memphis, TN
- 22 hours ago
operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....
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- Advanced Technology Services
- Canutillo, TX
- 22 hours ago
- Advanced Technology Services
- Canutillo, TX
- 22 hours ago
operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....
Valve Technician – PRV ( Pressure Relief Valve ) Employee Owner Opportunity – Onsite – St Peters, MO
- Saint Peters, MO
- 1 day ago
- Saint Peters, MO
- 1 day ago
Basic knowledge of valves, machining, welding, and/or fabrication. Hands-on experience with mechanical troubleshooting. Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)....
Summary The EHS Technician is responsible for ensuring workplace safety, environmental compliance, and the overall health and well-being of employees. The role involves monitoring and implementing...
Receives incoming shipments into inventory, posts in online system and places items in warehouse Picks product in warehouse and prepares items for delivery or shipping using automated bagging machine...
- Advanced Technology Services
- Pennsauken, NJ
- 1 day ago
- Advanced Technology Services
- Pennsauken, NJ
- 1 day ago
operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....
Maintenance Mechanics 1st and 2nd Shift
- Patriot Beverages
- Littleton, MA
- 1 day ago
- Patriot Beverages
- Littleton, MA
- 1 day ago
Come join our expanding company producing over 40 million cases yearly of Pepsi-Cola Brand Beverages - some of the world's most recognized consumer brands. CPF, Inc. was formed in 1983 and is a...
Multi-craft Maintenance Technician
- Advanced Technology Services
- Greenwood, SC
- 1 day ago
- Advanced Technology Services
- Greenwood, SC
- 1 day ago
operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....
Industrial Machine Maintenance Mechanic
- Cutting Edge Manufacturing
- Irvington, NJ
- 1 day ago
- Cutting Edge Manufacturing
- Irvington, NJ
- 1 day ago
Job Title: Machine Maintenance Technician Our manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Machine Maintenance Technician to join our team....
- Management Recruiters of Rogers
- North Little Rock, AR
- 1 day ago
- Management Recruiters of Rogers
- North Little Rock, AR
- 1 day ago
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER North Little Rock, AR Our client is one of the most established manufacturing companies in Arkansas. Their business is growing and their manufacturing plant in Central...
- Advanced Technology Services
- Longview, TX
- 2 days ago
- Advanced Technology Services
- Longview, TX
- 2 days ago
operations including but not limited to: lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts....
Facility Environmental Technician
- Weyerhaeuser
- Longview, WA
- 2 days ago
- Weyerhaeuser
- Longview, WA
- 2 days ago
For more than a century, Weyerhaeuser has grown and harvested trees to make innovative products that meet important human needs. However, our most valued resources aren't the timberlands or...
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Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Maintenance Technician positions.
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Maintenance Technicians offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Maintenance Technician position
- Packaging Equipment
- Food Manufacturing
- Precision Measurement
- Calipers
- Conveyor Systems
- Lathe
- Gauges
- Industrial Maintenance
- Drill Press
- Programmable Logic Controller
- Predictive Maintenance
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Systems
- Refrigeration
- Pneumatics
- Lockout-Tagout
- Boilers
- Hand Tools
- General Maintenance
- Hydraulics
- Blueprints
- Maintenance Management
- Fabricating
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Assembly
- Computerized Maintenance Management System
- Wiring
- Building Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Automotive Repair
- Quality Control Inspection
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Welding
- Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Inspections
- Painting
- Installation
- General Repair
- Specifications
- Reading
- Electrical
- Reimbursement
- Engineering
- Troubleshooting
- Military Background
- High School Diploma
- Driving
- Documentation
- Education Experience
- Inventory Management
- English
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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