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Maintenance Technician

Location: Defiance, OH

Pay: $28 - $31/hr

Schedule: Full-Time 2 nd Shift (3:00pm – 11:00pm)

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a fast-paced manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment and production systems.

• Perform preventive maintenance on machinery and plant equipment.

• Repair pumps, gearboxes, valves, pneumatic systems, steam systems, and vacuum pumps.

• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including 24V–480V circuits.

• Maintain packaging, conveying, boiler, air compressor, water, and processing systems.

• Diagnose equipment issues and recommend repairs or replacements.

• Perform equipment calibrations and assist with plant projects and new installations.

• Repair forklifts and other material handling equipment.

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Weld stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel as needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all safety and GMP guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Previous industrial maintenance experience required.

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.

• Experience working with pumps, valves, motors, conveyors, compressors, boilers, and packaging equipment.

• Ability to use electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools.

• Welding experience with stainless steel, aluminum, and mild steel preferred.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Must be able to pass a maintenance assessment.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to machinery, noise, varying temperatures, and industrial equipment.

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and reaching throughout the shift.

• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

• May be required to work in confined spaces.

• Must be able to distinguish colors for electrical and maintenance tasks.

• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe shoes, respirators, and other safety gear as needed.

• Must be comfortable working around moving equipment, steam, water systems, and production processes while following all safety and GMP guidelines.

LSI Staffing is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact our HR department at (316) 262-0162.