Maintenance Technician

About RushOrderTees
RushOrderTees is a leading custom apparel company known for speed, quality, and reliability. Our production environment is fast-paced and highly automated, and we depend on an experienced maintenance team to keep operations running at peak performance.

Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance efforts across our production facility. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong troubleshooting ability, and a proactive approach to preventing downtime. You'll play a key role in optimizing equipment performance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Perform advanced preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment (printing presses, dryers, conveyors, etc.)
• Lead response to critical equipment failures and minimize downtime in a high-volume production setting
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement long-term solutions
• Support installation, calibration, and commissioning of new equipment
• Maintain detailed maintenance records and analyze trends to improve reliability
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to optimize workflow and efficiency
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, including OSHA compliance
• Mentor and support junior maintenance staff as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong expertise in mechanical, electrical, and control systems troubleshooting
• Experience with automated production equipment; printing or textile equipment experience is a strong plus
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Proven experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Flexibility to work off-hours, weekends, or on-call as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLCs and basic controls (troubleshooting, not necessarily programming)
• Welding, fabrication, or machining experience
• CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) experience
• OSHA or safety certifications

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
• A high-energy, team-oriented work environment