Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine building inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of equipment to ensure maximum functionality at a manufacturing facility. This role diagnoses structural, mechanical, and electrical system issues, performs corrective repairs, and supports safe and efficient operations across the facility. The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in maintaining reliability of equipment, trailers, and powered industrial vehicles.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities include:

• Conducting routine preventive maintenance inspections on production equipment

• Running diagnostic tests, identifying functionality issues, and recommending solutions to leadership

• Performing maintenance and repairs on production equipment, including chains, conveyors, sprockets, and wood grinders, using grinding, welding, and cutting tools

• Assembling, removing, repairing, and replacing equipment components

• Completing all trailer repair activities at a 53-inch working height, including:

  • Repairing floors, doors, hinges, side walls, and roofs

  • Performing repairs using saws, grinders, welders, and other tools

  • Performing occasional roof repairs that require ladder climbing up to 12 feet

• Performing tire repairs and exchanges using impact guns and other appropriate tools

• Performing maintenance on powered industrial equipment (forklifts) and verifying successful repairs through operational checks

• Cleaning equipment and maintenance areas using pressurized air/blowers, removing and reinstalling components as needed

• Completing required documentation and storing records according to PLA standards

• Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to PLA, state, and federal regulations

• Reporting repair needs for leased trucks and coordinating with leasing companies as required

• Supporting the maintenance of a secure and organized spare parts and tools area

• Communicating with leadership regarding equipment needs, repair updates, and best practice recommendations

• Building strong and collaborative relationships with facility staff through consistent, clear communication

• Adapting to changing work assignments, schedules, and reporting structures based on business needs

What We’re Looking For

Competencies

• Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions and results

• Attendance – Consistently present and reliable

• Communication (Written & Oral) – Communicates effectively with team members and leadership

• Problem Solving – Identifies issues and develops proactive solutions

• Reliability – Dependable, trustworthy, and consistent

• Safety Awareness – Identifies and corrects unsafe conditions

• Time Management – Efficiently manages time to meet deadlines

Education & Experience

• Associate’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field preferred

• 4 years of experience in equipment maintenance, mechanical repair, or industrial maintenance

Certifications & Licenses

• Welding Certification or License

• Electrical Certification or License

• Valid Driver’s License

• Forklift Certification

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, and working at elevated surfaces (53 inches)

• Ability to lift, push, and pull materials and equipment as needed (usually 25–75 lbs depending on task)

• Ability to climb ladders up to 12 feet

• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and use of hand/power tools

• Ability to work in an active warehouse/production environment

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will primarily work in a warehouse environment. This may include exposure to dust, fluctuating temperatures (hot and cold), and moderate to high noise levels. Steel-toed boots and other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.

PLA and its Family of Companies is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request by contacting Hiring@Propak.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized because of such a request.