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Production Maintenance Technician
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Maintenance / Production
Reports To: Maintenance Manager / Operations Manager
Position Summary
Gasket Engineering Co., Inc. is seeking a dependable and experienced Production Maintenance Technician to support the daily operation of our manufacturing facility. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems to minimize downtime and keep production running safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills who can work independently while also supporting production personnel and maintenance priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery and equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.
- Diagnose equipment problems and make timely repairs to minimize production downtime.
- Maintain and repair production equipment including presses, cutting and converting equipment, motors, conveyors, pumps, and related machinery.
- Support maintenance of PRECO-style presses and other production press equipment.
- Assist production personnel with equipment setup, adjustments, and troubleshooting.
- Perform routine inspections to identify potential equipment failures before they occur.
- Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and accurately document completed work.
- Replace bearings, belts, motors, switches, sensors, valves, pneumatic components, and other machine components as needed.
- Perform basic electrical troubleshooting, including use of electrical meters and reading electrical schematics.
- Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Assist with building and facility maintenance as needed.
- Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance parts, supplies, and tools.
- Work with outside contractors and service providers when specialized repairs are required.
- Make recommendations for equipment improvements, reliability, and efficiency.
- Respond promptly to production equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests.
- Follow all company safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements and applicable OSHA regulations.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized maintenance work area.
- Perform other maintenance-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
- Basic to intermediate electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience with pneumatic and/or hydraulic systems preferred.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
- Ability to use common hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and determine appropriate corrective action.
- Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation and recordkeeping.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance needs.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work safely around production machinery and industrial equipment.
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver maintenance equipment and materials as required.
Preferred Experience
- Industrial or manufacturing maintenance
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- Press and converting equipment
- Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Welding and fabrication
- PLC troubleshooting
- Motor controls and electrical components
- Lockout/Tagout procedures
Work Environment
This position works primarily in a manufacturing/production environment and may be exposed to operating machinery, noise, dust, lubricants, and other typical industrial conditions. The Maintenance Technician must be comfortable working around production equipment and responding to equipment issues throughout the facility.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is reliable, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and willing to get their hands dirty. The successful candidate will take ownership of maintenance issues, work well with production employees, and help keep our equipment operating safely and efficiently.
If you are a skilled maintenance technician who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, solving problems, and keeping production moving, we would like to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $32