Senior Maintenance Technician

Position Summary: Supports and maintains fabrication and manufacturing equipment in a fast-paced production environment. This position is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and improving equipment used in welding, cutting, pipe fabrication, and automated manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting experience and enjoys solving problems, minimizing downtime, and supporting production success.

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on manufacturing and fabrication equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, motor controls, VFDs, relays, contactors, sensors, and industrial control circuits.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses, and pressure controls.
• Maintain welding equipment, plasma cutting systems, robotic welding cells, and automated production equipment.
• Repair and maintain pipe groovers, pipe threaders, ironworkers, hydraulic presses, saws, and other fabrication machinery.
• Install and replace bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, belts, rollers, and drive components.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Perform equipment alignments, calibrations, and precision adjustments.
• Fabricate and install brackets, guards, supports, and replacement components as needed.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, machine installations, and continuous improvement projects.
• Document maintenance activities and completed repairs.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

 

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment.
• Work experience in electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience working with industrial equipment, controls, motors, and drives.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience using multimeters and electrical testing equipment.
• Must understand and follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with FANUC robotics or robotic welding systems.
• Industrial electrician certification, apprenticeship, or trade school training.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience using CMMS or maintenance management software.

 

Required Job Skills:     

• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

• Proficient in reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

 

Education Requirements: 

• High School or GED Equivalent.
• Trade School a plus.

 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, lifts, and platforms.
• Ability to work in a fabrication and manufacturing environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

 

Special Requirements:

• Willing to obtain your OSHA 10 certification prior to start date. (Cost will be covered)
• Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed
• Emergency troubleshooting and call-in support may occasionally be required