1St & 2Nd Shift- Maintenance Technician Associate
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Overview
Job Description
Description
Maintenance Technician Associate (1st & 2nd Shift)
Location: Lexington, KY
Pay:
- 1st Shift: $17-$21/hr (DOE) + OT Available
- 2nd Shift: $19-$23/hr (DOE, includes shift differential) + OT Available
Schedule: 8-Hour Shifts | Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire
What This Job Is Really About
Looking to get into maintenance or grow your hands-on skills?
This is a great opportunity to work on real industrial equipment, learn from experienced technicians, and build both mechanical and electrical experience in a fast-paced environment.
What Your Day May Look Like
- Start your shift in a safety meeting
- Review work orders and priorities
- Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues on the floor
- Perform basic repairs on machinery and facility systems
- Help complete preventive maintenance tasks before breakdowns happen
- Replace parts like belts, bearings, filters, and electrical components
- Test equipment using basic diagnostic tools
- Work alongside experienced techs on larger repairs
- Log completed work and updates in CMMS
What You'll Be Working On
- Packaging lines, conveyors, and production equipment
- Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems
- Electrical systems (wiring, outlets, panels, components)
- HVAC systems, air handlers, and facility equipment
- General building maintenance (lighting, plumbing, repairs)
Tools & Equipment
- Hand tools and power tools (drills, saws, wrenches, hoists)
- Multimeters and basic electrical testing tools
- CMMS/work order systems
- Blueprints, schematics, and repair manuals
What You'll Be Doing
- Assist in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment
- Perform preventive maintenance (lubrication, inspections, filter changes)
- Inspect motors, belts, drives, and fluid levels using checklists
- Help install or repair wiring and equipment components
- Dismantle equipment to access and replace defective parts
- Clean and maintain machinery (shafts, bearings, gears, etc.)
- Record maintenance work, parts used, and repairs completed
- Support inventory tracking for parts and supplies
- Follow all safety standards (LOTO, OSHA, etc.)
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