Maintenance Technician (US)

Maintenance Technician (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Columbus, OH
Pay: $25-28/hour (based on experience)
Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Status: Full-time, hourly | Contract-to-Hire
Overtime available as needed

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support daily plant and facility operations. This role is responsible for performing preventive and non-scheduled maintenance on equipment and building systems in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is mechanically and electrically skilled, safety-focused, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and facility systems
• Troubleshoot electrical and electronic controls, including PLCs, HMIs, and PCs
• Assist with installation, modification, and upgrades of plant equipment
• Fabricate fixtures and equipment from drawings or concepts
• Utilize CMMS software to document maintenance activities and parts usage
• Maintain and service electrical, piping, and fluid pumping systems
• Operate forklifts as needed
• Support additional maintenance functions such as welding, HVAC, control circuits, or fabrication
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
• Use standard maintenance testing and measuring tools

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience (manufacturing preferred)
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training a plus
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and control systems
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating with a team
• Strong communication skills across multiple levels of an organization
• Valid driver's license required
• Forklift experience preferred
• Ability to support off-shift or emergency maintenance as needed
  
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