Maintenance Technician

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