What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Midwest Hose & Specialty?
Maintenance Technician
Position Summary
The Machine / Equipment Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production machinery and facility equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role supports manufacturing uptime by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and responding to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on production machinery, tools, and facility equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
- Maintain and repair industrial equipment such as winding/weaving machines, material-handling equipment
- Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, manuals, and technical documentation
- Replace worn or defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments
- Support equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and parts usage records
- Follow all safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and company policies
- Collaborate with production, engineering, and leadership teams to improve equipment reliability
- Keep maintenance areas clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards
- Respond to emergency maintenance calls as needed, including occasional after-hours or weekend work
Qualifications & Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or vocational training preferred
- 2 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance (preferred)
- Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical systems
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, and basic PLC troubleshooting a plus
- Ability to read schematics, diagrams, and equipment manuals
- Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand, bend, kneel, or climb for extended periods
About Us:
Midwest Hose is one of the largest hose and fitting wholesale distributors in North America. Since opening our doors in 1983, we’ve steadily grown and continue to build our loyal customer base, which speaks to how enthusiastic we are for the future! Here at Midwest Hose & Specialty, we believe our employees are the fuel that drives our business, so we treat each person with the respect and value they deserve.
We provide room for upward mobility and advancement to other positions within the company. We promote from within our own organization and reward team members with the potential for advancement and pay increases! We offer competitive pay and career advancement based on performance.
We pride ourselves in offering a premier benefits package which includes:
- Very competitive compensation
- 401(k) plan
- Company health and dental insurance plans
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
- 2 weeks of paid vacation
- Great work/life balance
- Casual dress environment
- Career longevity
- Professional growth
- Parental leave
Additional Information:
As part of our commitment to a safe and productive workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
If you want to be part of an ever-growing company and believe that Midwest Hose & Specialty is the place for you to begin your new career path, please apply today!