2nd shift Maintenance Technician II

Description

Maintenance Technician II (2nd Shift)

• Location: Lexington, KY
• Pay: $23–$27/hr + Shift Differential (DOE) + OT (1.5x after 40 hrs.)
• Schedule: 8-Hour Shifts- 3p-1130 pm | Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

What This Job Is Really About

If you’re the type who can walk up to a machine, figure out what’s wrong, and fix it, you’ll do well here.

This is a hands-on role working on both mechanical and electrical systems, keeping production equipment running and jumping in when things go down.

What Your Day May Look Like

• •Start your shift with a safety meeting
• •Review work orders and prioritize repairs
• •Inspect equipment and troubleshoot issues on the floor
• •Repair motors, wiring, or mechanical components to get machines back up
• •Perform preventive maintenance before breakdowns happen
• •Test systems using multimeters and diagnostic tools
• •Work with other techs on larger or recurring issues
• •Log repairs and updates in CMMS before shift end

What You’ll Be Working On

• •Packaging lines, conveyors, and processing equipment
• •Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems
• •Electrical systems: wiring, panels, switchgear, transformers
• •HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and air handlers
• •Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• •Facility systems (lighting, plumbing, walls, floors, etc.)

Tools & Equipment

• •Multimeters and electrical testing tools
• •Hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
• •Precision measuring tools
• •CMMS systems for tracking work orders
• •Blueprints, schematics, and repair manuals

What You’ll Be Doing

• •Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components
• •Install and repair wiring, motors, and control systems
• •Perform preventive maintenance (lubrication, inspections, filter changes)
• •Inspect drives, belts, motors, and fluid levels using checklists
• •Dismantle equipment to access and replace defective parts
• •Fabricate or modify parts using tools and specifications
• •Test machinery to diagnose malfunctions and verify repairs
• •Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, parts used, and repairs
• •Assist with inventory tracking for parts and supplies
• •Support equipment installs and system upgrades
• •Follow all safety standards (LOTO, OSHA, etc.)

Requirements

What You Bring

• •3–5+ years of maintenance experience (industrial preferred)
• •Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical + electrical)
• •Experience working with motors, controls, and production equipment
• •Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• •Experience using diagnostic tools (multimeters, etc.)
• •Familiarity with CMMS systems

Bonus If You Have

• •PLC or controls experience
• •Welding or machining experience
• •Maintenance certifications or an apprenticeship background
• •Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• •Experience calibrating electronic, mechanical, or pressure measurement tools (gauges, oscilloscopes, etc.) in accordance with ISO/IEC-17025 or ISO 9001 standards
• •Electrical Worker Certification issued through the State of Kentucky

Work Environment

• •Active industrial setting (lifting, climbing, working on your feet)
• •Ability to lift heavy objects and work at heights or on ladders/scaffolding
• •Flexibility for overtime, weekends, or shift changes

Apply Today!!

If you’re a solid maintenance tech who can troubleshoot, fix, and keep things running—we want to hear from you.