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1st Shift- Maintenance Technician II

Mmsteam, Louisville, KY, United States


Description

Maintenance Technician II (1st Shift)
Location:

Louisville, KY
Pay:

$22–$26/hr (DOE) + OT (1.5x after 40 hrs.)
Schedule:

8-Hour Shifts | Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

What This Job Is Really About
If you’re the type who can walk up to a machine, figure out what’s wrong, and fix it—you’ll do well here.

This is a hands‑on role working on both mechanical and electrical systems, keeping production equipment running and jumping in when things go down.

What Your Day May Look Like

Start your shift with a safety meeting

Review work orders and prioritize repairs

Inspect equipment and troubleshoot issues on the floor

Repair motors, wiring, or mechanical components to get machines back up

Perform preventive maintenance before breakdowns happen

Test systems using multimeters and diagnostic tools

Work with other techs on larger or recurring issues

Log repairs and updates in CMMS before shift end

What You’ll Be Working On

Packaging lines, conveyors, and processing equipment

Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems

Electrical systems: wiring, panels, switchgear, transformers

HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and air handlers

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Facility systems (lighting, plumbing, walls, floors, etc.)

Tools & Equipment

Multimeters and electrical testing tools

Hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment

Precision measuring tools

CMMS systems for tracking work orders

Blueprints, schematics, and repair manuals

What You’ll Be Doing

Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components

Install and repair wiring, motors, and control systems

Perform preventive maintenance (lubrication, inspections, filter changes)

Inspect drives, belts, motors, and fluid levels using checklists

Dismantle equipment to access and replace defective parts

Fabricate or modify parts using tools and specifications

Test machinery to diagnose malfunctions and verify repairs

Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, parts used, and repairs

Assist with inventory tracking for parts and supplies

Support equipment installs and system upgrades

Follow all safety standards (LOTO, OSHA, etc.)

Requirements

What You Bring

3–5+ years of maintenance experience (industrial preferred)

Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical + electrical)

Experience working with motors, controls, and production equipment

Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals

Experience using diagnostic tools (multimeters, etc.)

Familiarity with CMMS systems

Bonus If You Have

PLC or controls experience

Welding or machining experience

Maintenance certifications or apprenticeship background

Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

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 (lifting, climbing, working on your feet)

Ability to lift heavy objects and work at heights or on ladders/scaffolding

Flexibility for overtime, weekends, or shift changes

Why This Role Is Worth It

Competitive pay + overtime at 1.5x

Opportunity for temp-to-hire + long-term growth

Hands‑on work where your skills actually matter

Exposure to a wide range of industrial systems and equipment

Apply Today
If you’re a solid maintenance tech who can troubleshoot, fix, and keep things running—we want to hear from you.

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