Maintenance Technician - UPDATED

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Date: December 4, 2025

1. Educational and Skills requirements:
   1. High school diploma or GED required.
   2. 1–2 years of experience in maintenance or manufacturing support preferred.
   3. Technical or vocational training in mechanics, electrical systems, or industrial maintenance is a plus.
   4. Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
   5. Understanding of safety standards in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment.
   6. Comfortable using basic hand tools, power tools, and computers.
2. Reports to: Maintenance Team Lead

1. Primary job responsibility: Support maintenance and repair activities on extrusion and manufacturing equipment under the direction of the Maintenance Team Lead. Perform basic mechanical, electrical, and preventive maintenance tasks to keep production running safely and efficiently.

1. Essential functions of position:

Equipment Support & Troubleshooting

1. Assist with troubleshooting and repairing extrusion line components such as vacuum tanks, pullers, dryers, and cutters.
2. Respond to calls for machine adjustments or repairs during active production.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts, belts, filters, sensors, and other common components.

Preventive Maintenance

1. Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on extrusion lines and auxiliary equipment (e.g., water baths, pullers, cutters).
2. Document maintenance activities accurately and consistently.
3. Help identify wear-and-tear items and report potential equipment concerns early.

Shop & Tools

1. Maintain clean and organized maintenance shop and storage areas.
2. Track and return tools and ensure equipment is cleaned after use.
3. Help organize parts inventory and assist with sourcing components when needed.

Team Collaboration

1. Work closely with the Maintenance Team Lead, Engineering, and Production teams to prioritize tasks.
2. Follow written and verbal instructions for troubleshooting and repairs.
3. Communicate clearly and professionally with team members.

Continuous Learning & Growth

1. Participate in training on equipment and safety protocols.
2. Be open to learning new systems including basic PLC awareness, machine logic, and technical drawings.
3. Take on increasing responsibilities over time as knowledge and skillsets grow.

1. Is the work described above checked by another individual? ? YES ? NO

1. Consistent motor skills and other requirements of the position:

Persistent: Standing: (80) % Sitting: (10) % Walking: (10) %

Consistent motor skills and other requirements of the position:

Consistent lifting of up to 70 lbs. – Occasionally

Minimum lifting of 1 lb. – Frequently

Maximum carrying distance of up to 100 ft. – Rarely

Reaching – must be able to reach machines and/or materials up to 6 ft. from the floor – Rarely

Kneeling – Occasionally

Climbing stairs – Frequently

Repetitive motion – right/left hand/wrist – Occasionally

Repetitive motion – right/left foot/ankle – Occasionally

Continuous arm motions – Yes

Must be able to avoid potentially moving objects which could cause injury – Yes

Must be able to grasp and move objects consistently and regularly – Yes

Vision: intricate nature of work requires vision of 20/20 with or without corrective lenses – Yes

Must be able to use gaging equipment and tools – Yes

Must demonstrate ability to work productively and efficiently with others – Yes

Microspec offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

Sign-On Bonus

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Matching 401K plan annually after 1 year

Entry-level 2 weeks paid vacation

64 Hours personal/sick time (unused time paid out at the end of the year)

Annual discretionary bonus

Salary range-$27-$30 per hour based on experience

20% Second Shift Differential

25% Third Shift Differential