Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Position Overview

This role involves maintaining production equipment through preventive maintenance and resolving mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical issues. The technician plays a key part in ensuring maximum uptime and efficiency across production lines. The candidate must be comfortable working with low-voltage systems and within small spaces in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Labor Solutions, LLC is a leader in the professional, temporary, and direct hire industry throughout the Midwest, serving a diverse range of clients from individual entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 companies.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and install machine components.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Utilize blueprints, equipment manuals, OEM specifications, and technical support to resolve equipment downtime.
• Perform installations and modifications as needed to support production requirements.
• Conduct scheduled lubrication, inspections, and mechanical maintenance on facility and production equipment, including foundry, machining, plating, injection molding, and polishing systems.
• Maintain accurate records and manage parts inventory.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal support staff to ensure timely completion of projects, installations, and system upgrades.
• Assist engineering in developing and implementing improvements to eliminate inefficiencies on the production floor.
• Support additional maintenance and operational activities as directed by leadership.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of work experience in a maintenance role or coursework toward Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic Technology.
• Experience in industrial equipment repair within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or related field.
• Exposure to PLCs and automation systems.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, manuals, and correspondence.
• Strong communication skills for one-on-one and small group settings.
• Proficiency in basic and advanced math, including decimals, fractions, and geometric calculations.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to solve problems.
• Capable of interpreting and following instructions in various formats (written, verbal, diagrammed).