Preventive Maintenance Technician

Plant Maintenance Technician

Reports To: Plant Maintenance Manager
Schedule: Flexible (may include nights & weekends)
Experience Required: 2 Years
Education: High School Diploma or GED

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Plant Maintenance Technician to support daily operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing plant systems and heavy equipment.

This role is critical to keeping the facility running safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has hands-on mechanical experience and can respond quickly to breakdowns while performing preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections (PMs) on plant equipment

• Diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment and components

• Respond to emergency service calls and system failures

• Repair and maintain equipment including:

  • Balers

  • Conveyor systems

  • Hydraulic power packs

  • Electrical motors

  • Gearboxes, pulleys, shafts & bearings

  • Optical sorters & diverters

  • Compressors & pumps

  • Trash compactors

  • Forklifts & front-end loaders

  • Building systems

• Maintain Daily Equipment Inspection (DEI) backlog

• Inspect quality of third-party repairs

• Recommend improvements to increase equipment performance and production efficiency

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards

• Follow all safety procedures and company policies

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, background check, and MVR review

• Ability to perform physical requirements with or without accommodation

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance or industrial mechanical experience

Required Technical Skills

• Knowledge of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems

• Understanding of electrical control systems

• Experience with hydraulic systems

• Experience with pneumatic systems (including air compressors)

• Ability to safely operate tools and repair equipment

• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Work Environment

• Frequent lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting

• Exposure to noise, dust, weather conditions, and industrial equipment

• Physical work throughout the majority of the shift

What We’re Looking For

• Self-motivated technician who works well with limited supervision

• Strong multitasking and priority management skills

• Calm under pressure during equipment breakdowns

• Safety-first mindset

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $22 - $25