What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician | Up to $45/hr | Frederick, MD position at Pave Talent?
Every other week, you get a 3 day weekend. Built into the schedule.
That's what the 2/2/3 rotation gives you: work 2, off 2, work 3, off 2, work 2, off 3, and repeat. Half your weekends are three days long, and you'll never work more than 3 nights in a row.
The opportunity:
Pave Talent is hiring on behalf of a growing food manufacturing facility in Frederick, MD that's expanding its production capacity. They need experienced maintenance technicians to keep automated production lines running on nights.
The details:
- Schedule: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, 2/2/3 rotation
- Pay: $30 to $45 per hour depending on experience and skill level
- Advancement: Three tier program (Mechanic I, II, III) tied to skills, not tenure
- Relocation: A relocation package is available for those who need it, structured as a sign on bonus
- Benefits: Full medical, 401(k), and PTO starting at 104 hours per year
What you'll actually do:
- Troubleshoot and repair 480V three phase electrical systems on production equipment
- Diagnose PLC issues (Allen Bradley and Siemens) and bring lines back up fast
- Work on VFDs, servos, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, and packaging equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance and document work in the CMMS
- Partner with operators and your shift lead to keep the lines moving
What we're looking for:
- 3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (food, beverage, packaging, pharma, automotive, or chemical all welcome)
- Strong electrical AND mechanical skills, this is a true electro mechanical role
- Hands on PLC troubleshooting experience (reading ladder logic, finding the fault)
- Comfortable working independently on nights and owning your equipment
- Production urgency mindset
Why this role is worth a look:
- Clear pay advancement path tied to skills you build on the job
- Modern European automated equipment
- Facility is expanding production lines, so there's real growth ahead
Not a fit if: your background is facilities, building, warehouse/distribution, or apartment maintenance. This is industrial manufacturing.
Apply here, and if you qualify a recruiter will reach out within 24 to 48 hours.
Hiring Reimagined.
Salary : $30 - $45