Job Opening: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Description
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production machinery and facility equipment to minimize downtime. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in machine motor mechanics, industrial control panels, and foundational electrical maintenance
Key Responsibilities
- Machine & Motor Mechanics: Diagnose, disassemble, repair, and reassemble industrial machinery and electromechanical equipment. Replace worn or defective mechanical components, including AC/DC motors, bearings, gears, belts, chains, seals, clutches, and gearboxes.
- Control Panels & Electrical Maintenance: Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems and control panels. Inspect, test, and replace components such as contactors, relays, timers, switches, fuses, circuit breakers, sensors, and motor starters.
- Preventive Maintenance (PM): Execute scheduled preventive maintenance inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and calibrations to extend equipment lifespan and prevent unexpected breakdowns.
- Diagnostics & Blueprint Reading: Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals to accurately trace faults and verify proper machine setup. Use diagnostic tools—such as multimeters, amp probes, and megohmmeters—to test circuits and equipment.
- Technical Skills:
- Proven proficiency in troubleshooting 3-phase and single-phase electric motors and mechanical drive systems.
- Solid understanding of control panel layouts, relay logic, and low-to-medium voltage electrical troubleshooting (up to 480V).
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and stand or walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.