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Job Title: Maintenance Technician - $20-$35/hr Job Description This role supports a first-shift manufacturing plant in the Delaware, Ohio area by performing emergency repairs, preventative maintenance, and technical troubleshooting on production and packaging equipment. The Maintenance Technician ensures machinery operates safely and efficiently, prepares equipment for scheduled runs, and keeps critical systems such as mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components in optimal condition.
Why Work Here? The organization offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Team members receive 11 paid holidays, paid time off, and paid community service opportunities, reflecting a strong commitment to personal and community engagement. Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision plans, along with FSA and HSA options and a flexible dependent care account.
Employees can also access discounted pet insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, and profit sharing to help build long-term financial stability. Additional support includes paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability, and optional voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
Responsibilities Perform unscheduled and emergency troubleshooting and repairs on production and packaging machinery during operating hours to minimize downtime. Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance and routine service on production and packaging equipment to ensure reliable and safe operation. Set up and configure production machinery for upcoming scheduled manufacturing runs, including adjustments and changeovers as needed.
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to restore equipment to proper working condition. Read and interpret work orders, blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals to plan and execute maintenance and repair tasks accurately. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with PLC-controlled equipment and related automation systems. Support industrial maintenance activities across truss-building and woodworking operations, ensuring equipment readiness throughout the facility.
Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status and issues to appropriate team members to support continuous operations. Essential Skills At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience. Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment. Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, including reading and working with related schematics.
Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting on production equipment. Experience with preventative maintenance practices for industrial machinery. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and equipment manuals. Industrial maintenance experience with exposure to automation, robotics, and truss-related equipment. Strong troubleshooting skills for identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.
Work Environment This position operates on a first shift schedule in a manufacturing environment focused on truss building and woodworking. The facility consists of two to three buildings, and the role requires moving between buildings and walking outside at times. The work environment involves industrial production equipment, including automated truss-building machinery, PLC-controlled systems, and robotics, within an active plant setting.
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Delaware, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $72800.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job