Industrial Equipment Reliability & Preventative Maintenance: Maintenance Technician I Wanted!
Do you bring solid mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience with plant machinery, and an interest in maintaining high-speed automated production and filling lines? American Workforce Group has partnered with an industry-leading, nationally recognized consumer gas and propane cylinder distribution leader to hire a dependable, full-time Maintenance Technician I.
PREDICTABLE 4-DAY DAY SHIFT SCHEDULE (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM) & EXCEPTIONAL ROLLOVER BENEFITS! In this active plant maintenance role, you will play a critical part in keeping cylinder handling lines, automated conveyors, pneumatic valves, hydraulic presses, and automated testing machinery operating at peak safety and efficiency. You will conduct daily preventative maintenance rounds, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical line stoppages, assist senior technicians with line upgrades, and maintain organized digital maintenance logs. Starting at $23.00 / hour DOE with consistent daily hours and overtime potential, this role offers a premier pathway into long-term industrial automation and maintenance mechanics. If you bring 1+ years of plant maintenance experience, solid mechanical problem-solving, and a safety-first mindset, let's connect!
Description for Maintenance Technician I:
- Perform routine preventative maintenance (PM), mechanical inspections, and scheduled servicing on automated plant equipment, filling carousels, and high-speed conveyor systems.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electro-mechanical malfunctions involving electric motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, sensors, and chain/belt drives.
- Inspect, service, and rebuild pneumatic cylinders, air lines, regulators, manifolds, and hydraulic power units.
- Assist senior maintenance technicians and plant engineering with machinery retrofits, automation upgrades, and equipment overhauls.
- Log work orders, parts usage, diagnostic findings, and preventative maintenance completions accurately using Microsoft Word, Excel, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Maintain, clean, and organize maintenance shop tools, replacement inventory parts, and lubrication stations.
- Adhere strictly to facility Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, NFPA 70E electrical safety, hazardous material controls, and required PPE guidelines.
- Respond promptly to production line downtime calls to diagnose issues, minimize scrap, and safely restore throughput.
Details for Maintenance Technician I:
- Pay Rate: Starting at $23.00 / hour (Scaling upward cleanly depending on verifiable industrial maintenance experience / DOE).
- Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift.
- Shift Hours: 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM (10-hour shifts — wrap up early afternoon!).
- Overtime: Mandatory overtime as needed based on production volume and facility projects.
- Work Environment: Fast-paced automated industrial cylinder refurbishment, testing, and distribution facility.
- Position Type: Full-Time, long-term career pathway with comprehensive direct-hire benefits.
Requirements for Maintenance Technician I:
- Maintenance Tenure: Minimum of 1 year of hands-on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or automation maintenance experience within an active manufacturing, distribution, or processing environment.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of mechanical power transmission, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic electrical systems (24V–480V awareness).
- Computer Proficiency: Comfortable documenting daily maintenance activities and records using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
- Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent; relevant trade school certification, mechanical apprentice training, or technical degree is a strong plus.
- Schedule Flexibility: Willingness and ability to work mandatory overtime or adjusted hours when urgent plant repairs arise.
- Physical Capabilities: Ability to walk, stand, crawl, climb ladders, maneuver in tight machine enclosures, and lift up to 50+ lbs unassisted.
- Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Exceptional history of morning punctuality, dependable attendance, and a zero-compromise commitment to plant safety.
Comprehensive Benefits Package Upon Permanent Rollover:
- Competitive hourly compensation starting at $23.00/hr DOE plus overtime earnings.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) opportunity.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package and Washington State Paid Sick Leave.
- Consistent 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM daytime schedule.
- Hands-on training and mentorship from senior automation and maintenance mechanics.
- AWG SERVICES ARE ALWAYS 100% FREE TO JOB SEEKERS!
To apply:
Email your technical resume directly for review: piercejobs@americanworkforcegroup.com
Call our Pierce County recruiting office today: (253) 650-8800
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