Description
Maintenance Technician I (AWS-Schedule)Location: Louisville, KY
- Day Shift (6 AM-6 PM): $23-$27/hr. (DOE, includes shift differential)
Schedule: AWS| Work (3) 12-hour shifts, and get paid for 40 hours!!
Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
What This Job Is Really AboutIf you're mechanically inclined and like working with your hands, this is a great opportunity to build your maintenance skills in a real industrial environment.
You'll be working on production equipment, facility systems, and electrical components-helping troubleshoot issues, make repairs, and keep operations running alongside experienced technicians.
What Your Day May Look Like- Start your shift with a safety meeting
- Review work orders and maintenance priorities
- Inspect equipment and troubleshoot issues on the floor
- Perform repairs to get machines back up and running
- Complete preventive maintenance before problems happen
- Replace worn parts and test equipment after repairs
- Work alongside other techs on larger or recurring issues
- Log work completed and prep for next shift
What You'll Be Working On- Packaging lines, conveyors, and processing equipment
- Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems
- Electrical systems (wiring, panels, components)
- HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and air handlers
- Facility systems (lighting, plumbing, walls, floors, etc.)
Tools & Equipment- Hand tools & power tools (drills, saws, wrenches, hoists)
- Multimeters and electrical testing equipment
- Precision measuring tools
- CMMS/work order systems
- Blueprints, schematics, and repair manuals
What You'll Be Doing- Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components
- Perform preventive maintenance (lubrication, inspections, filter changes)
- Inspect motors, belts, drives, and fluid levels using checklists
- Assemble, install, and repair wiring and equipment
- Dismantle equipment to access and replace defective parts
- Fabricate or modify parts as needed using tools and specs
- Test machinery to diagnose malfunctions and verify repairs
- Maintain accurate records of repairs, parts used, and work completed
- Assist with inventory tracking for parts and supplies
- Support and learn from experienced technicians on the team
Requirements
What You Bring- 1-3+ years of maintenance or mechanical experience
- Basic mechanical skills (repairs, tools, troubleshooting)
- Some electrical knowledge (wiring, components, testing)
- Ability to read basic schematics or manuals
- Willingness to learn and grow in maintenance
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic
Bonus If You Have- Industrial or manufacturing experience
- Welding or fabrication experience
- Experience with CMMS systems
- Forklift or equipment experience
- 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 (on your feet, hands-on work)
- Ability to lift heavy objects and work at heights or on ladders
- Rotating 12-hour AWS schedule (days or nights)
Apply TodayIf you're reliable, hands-on, and ready to build your maintenance skills, this is your chance to get in and grow.