Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a reliable and skilled Maintenance Technician to support our facility operations by performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring production systems run efficiently. This role works closely with production teams to minimize downtime and maintain a safe, organized work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance on facility equipment, including vacuum glass lifters, silicone pumps, and production machinery.
  • Maintain and repair equipment both in the shop and on the production floor.
  • Troubleshoot equipment issues by observing performance and diagnosing problems.
  • Respond to maintenance calls and complete tasks assigned by the supervisor.
  • Conduct monthly safety inspections across assigned areas of the facility.
  • Perform minor facility repairs (drywall, painting, etc.).
  • Complete basic electrical repairs in office areas (LED bulbs, drivers, etc.).
  • Minimize downtime by completing preventive maintenance and repairing malfunctions promptly.
  • Coordinate maintenance schedules with production planning.
  • Repair and rebuild parts using machining capabilities.
  • Manage maintenance supplies by tracking inventory, ordering, and verifying materials.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by following company policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Train production operators on proper equipment use and basic maintenance.
  • Stay current on technical knowledge and best practices.
  • Support overall production and maintenance goals as needed.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician or similar role.
  • Electrical and/or welding experience preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of plumbing and compressed air systems.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • Technical certification in maintenance or a related field preferred.
  • Knowledge of LEAN principles and 5S practices.
  • Experience with robotics and automation (preferred).
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Ability to work independently and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Commitment to safety and adherence to company policies.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable working overtime as needed.
  • Ability to climb ladders and operate a scissor lift.

How this job compares in Upper Chichester, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$32/hr across 151 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Upper Chichester, PA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Upper Chichester, PA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 230 other active welding openings from 149 employers. Browse welding jobs across Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Rhoads Industries (15), Aerotek (11), and Department of the Navy - Agency Wide (8). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $30/hr, York at $27/hr, and Lancaster at $25/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Upper Chichester, PA

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