Maintenance Tech at Laborup

Birmingham, Alabama, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Aug, 26

Salary

35.0

Posted On

31 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Preventative Maintenance, Technical Troubleshooting, Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, CNC Machinery, Plasma Cutters, Brake Presses, Plate Rolls, Blueprint Reading, Schematics Interpretation, Equipment Commissioning, Inventory Control, Diagnostics, Hand and Power Tools

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

Job Summary We’re hiring a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our custom fabrication shop, servicing diverse, high-demand industries like recycling, paper mills, and energy plants. You’ll own the health and efficiency of our advanced machinery, ensuring smooth operations across our Messer 400amp plasma machines, heavy-duty brake presses, plate rolls, and CNC equipment. Your role involves troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, performing vital preventive maintenance, and driving continuous improvement to minimize downtime. Join a dynamic team where your diagnostic skills and maintenance expertise directly power the production of critical components built from abrasion and impact-resistant materials. Why Join Us? Diverse Projects: Work in a highly capable custom fabrication shop servicing critical industries. Advanced Equipment: Maintain a wide variety of heavy machinery, from 900-ton brake presses to CNC lathes and plasma cutters. Growth & Development: Access opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement. Impactful Role: Play a vital, recognized part in minimizing downtime and driving our shop's continuous improvement. Compensation Competitive salary based on experience $28 - #35 / /hr Competitive salary based on experience [Insert $X – $Y / hr base pay] Responsibilities Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on heavy shop equipment, including plasma machines, 900-ton and 400-ton brake presses, plate rolls, forklifts, and CNC machinery. Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to rapidly restore production. Proactive Inspections: Conduct regular diagnostics and safety checks to identify and resolve potential issues before equipment failure. Maintenance Operations: Maintain accurate records, manage work orders, log maintenance tasks, and control spare parts inventory. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the production team to seamlessly schedule maintenance tasks without disrupting daily operations. Equipment Commissioning: Assist in the setup, installation, and testing of new machinery and facility equipment. Continuous Improvement: Participate in strategic initiatives to optimize equipment performance, improve efficiency, and reduce overall maintenance costs. Preventative Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on heavy shop equipment, including plasma machines, 900-ton and 400-ton brake presses, plate rolls, forklifts, and CNC machinery. Technical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to rapidly restore production. Proactive Inspections: Conduct regular diagnostics and safety checks to identify and resolve potential issues before equipment failure. Maintenance Operations: Maintain accurate records, manage work orders, log maintenance tasks, and control spare parts inventory. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the production team to seamlessly schedule maintenance tasks without disrupting daily operations. Equipment Commissioning: Assist in the setup, installation, and testing of new machinery and facility equipment. Continuous Improvement: Participate in strategic initiatives to optimize equipment performance, improve efficiency, and reduce overall maintenance costs. Qualifications Required Experience: 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a fabrication or manufacturing environment. Systems Knowledge: Strong expertise in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics. Tooling: Proficiency in safely utilizing hand and power tools. Problem Solving: High attention to detail with the ability to troubleshoot complex breakdowns independently or as a team. Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime and take on-call shifts to respond to equipment emergencies as needed. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Technical or trade school certification. Hands-on experience repairing CNC machinery, plasma cutters, and heavy fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the upkeep and repair of heavy fabrication machinery, including CNC equipment and plasma cutters. The role involves performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime.