Maintenance Technician

Nesco Resource | Skilled Trades Division

Nesco Resource is seeking an experienced, dependable, and mechanically inclined Maintenance Technician to support manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on industrial machinery, equipment, and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted production.

We are looking for a hands-on problem solver with strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic experience who takes pride in keeping equipment running at peak performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preventive Maintenance: Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on industrial machinery, production equipment, and facility systems.

• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment failures to minimize downtime.

• Equipment Inspections: Conduct routine inspections to identify potential equipment issues before failures occur.

• Emergency Maintenance: Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and perform necessary repairs to restore operations.

• Electrical & Mechanical Systems: Troubleshoot electrical components, motors, mechanical systems, and related equipment.

• Hydraulics & Pneumatics: Maintain, diagnose, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Equipment Installation: Assist with the installation, setup, adjustment, and calibration of manufacturing machinery.

• Facility Maintenance: Perform general maintenance and repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, and building systems.

• Welding & Fabrication: Utilize welding equipment and acetylene torches when necessary.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and repair documentation.

• Parts & Inventory: Identify and request replacement parts, tools, and maintenance supplies.

• Safety Compliance: Follow all workplace safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with production and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and reduce operational disruptions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing manufacturing equipment.

• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and general facility maintenance.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and manufacturing schematics.

• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments, including calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and gauge blocks.

• Basic mathematical and geometry skills.

• Ability to weld and operate acetylene torches.

• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to safety and quality.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to stand, sit, bend, and use hands to operate tools and equipment throughout the workday.

• Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to work safely around moving machinery and industrial equipment.

• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment where noise levels may be loud.

• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Strong Mechanical Aptitude – Confident diagnosing and repairing industrial equipment.

• Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to identify root causes and implement effective repairs.

• Safety Awareness – Commitment to safe maintenance practices.

• Initiative & Dependability – Proactive approach to preventing downtime.

• Quality-Focused Workmanship – Attention to detail and pride in performing repairs correctly.

Ready for Your Next Opportunity?

Nesco Resource is looking for skilled Maintenance Technicians who are ready to put their experience to work!

If you have hands-on manufacturing maintenance experience, enjoy troubleshooting equipment, and are looking for your next career opportunity, we want to hear from YOU!

Apply today with Nesco Resource!

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.