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The Maintenance Technician A is a skilled trades role responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, mechanical, and electrical systems on production equipment. This technician works independently to perform advanced troubleshooting and can train other technicians on proper repair procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

●       Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of production and non-production equipment using mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic skills

●       Work on barrel heats, nozzle heaters, control wiring, and hard wiring

●       Bring utilities online for production start-up, including cooling towers, air compressors, dryers, and chillers

●       Train other technicians on proper repair procedures

●       Work inside a scissor lift or articulating boom at heights up to 60 feet

●       Read and interpret machine manuals, code books, and electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic/mechanical schematics to write part requisitions

●       Maintain departmental 5-S, safety requirements, and required paperwork (work orders, PMs)

●       Follow lock-out/tag-out policy

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

●       High school diploma or GED; able to read, write, and perform basic math

●       Four-year apprenticeship or eight years of documented field experience

●       Considerable knowledge of electrical/mechanical methods, materials, tools, and practices

●       Basic to intermediate PLC experience

●       Own tools and toolbox (tool list provided)

WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART

●       Advanced, highly skilled trades role with hands-on ownership of complex equipment repairs

●       Opportunity to become a certified Arc Flash technician and train other technicians

●       Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and EAP

COMPENSATION & DETAILS

●       Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience (details available upon inquiry).

●       Classification: Non-Exempt.

●       Location: Confidential — disclosed to qualified candidates upon initial screening.

●       Employment Type: Full-Time.

●       Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor or Group Leader.

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The Maintenance Technician C is an entry-level trades role performing general maintenance, minor electrical and carpentry work, and preventative maintenance on building systems and machines under the direction of a group leader or supervisor.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

●       Perform general maintenance and preventative maintenance on machines

●       Perform minor electrical work (light bulbs, fuses) not requiring a licensed electrician

●       Assist with minor carpentry and repair work

●       Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools by cleaning, lubricating, greasing, and oiling

●       Apply paint, varnish, and stain to protect and beautify surfaces

●       Maintain 5-S for assigned areas and equipment; follow all safety requirements

●       Complete required departmental paperwork; use maintenance work order system

●       Follow LOTO (lock-out/tag-out) procedure; use power/hand tools and a volt-ohm meter

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

●       High school diploma or GED

●       1-2 years of verified on-the-job training

●       Considerable knowledge of electrical/mechanical methods, materials, tools, and practices

●       Ability to work from sketches and prints

WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART

●       Entry point into a skilled trades career path with structured on-the-job training

●       Full benefits package including matching 401(k), medical, dental, and vision

●       Supportive team environment with clear growth opportunities

COMPENSATION & DETAILS

●       Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience (details available upon inquiry).

●       Classification: Non-Exempt.

●       Location: Confidential — disclosed to qualified candidates upon initial screening.

●       Employment Type: Full-Time.

●       Reports To: Maintenance Manager.

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Summary:

Skill level:

- A is the advanced/skilled trades role — it explicitly requires a 4-year apprenticeship or 8 years of documented field experience, plus basic-to-intermediate PLC experience.

- C is entry-level, requiring only 1-2 years of verified on-the-job training and a high school diploma/GED.

Shift: A works 2nd or 3rd shift; C works 1st shift.

Reports to: A reports to the Maintenance Supervisor or Group Leader; C reports to the Maintenance Manager directly.

Scope of work:

- A performs advanced troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems — including barrel heats, nozzle heaters, control/hard wiring, bringing utilities online (cooling towers, compressors, dryers, chillers), working inside a scissor lift or articulating boom up to 60 feet, and training other technicians. It also requires working toward Arc Flash technician certification.

- C is limited to general and preventative maintenance, minor electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician (light bulbs, fuses), minor carpentry, cleaning/lubricating/greasing equipment, and painting/staining surfaces.

Tools: A must supply their own tools and toolbox (Kasai provides the tool list); this isn't required for C.

Physical demands: A explicitly calls for frequently lifting/moving more than 40 lbs; C's listing doesn't specify a lift requirement.

Benefits: A lists medical, pharmacy, insurance, vision, dental, life, and EAP. C's listing is broader — paid holidays, vacation, life, disability, medical, dental, vision, a wellness program, a drug card, and a matching 401(k).

A is the senior/specialist maintenance track (PLC, electrical systems, height work, mentoring)

C is the junior/generalist entry point into the trade.

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
VanSpeag Group LLC (VSG) is conducting a confidential search on behalf of n independent, medium-sized supplier in this market. This is a critical leadership role responsible for building and sustaining a high-performance quality culture across a fast-paced, precision-driven manufacturing environment.
Due to the confidential nature of this search, the client name will be disclosed only to qualified candidates who advance in the selection process.