Maintenance Technician I - Plant Operations

4/1/2026

The Maintenance Technician I will support plant operations by installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment. This role is essential for ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency through various maintenance strategies.

Salary

20 - 26 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

2-10 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

With over 30 years of experience in the staffing world, the owner finally opened her own company, Okie Staffing, has been in business since 2022. We started small but have already been able to expand as we are growing the business daily. We staff customer service, sanitation, warehouse, manufacturing, accounting, public works, CDL drivers, mechanics, laborers, CNC machinist, building maintenance, bench tech, paint prep and many more. We work with city departments, hospitals, aerospace companies plus many warehouse, industrial companies and many independent companies. If you need help finding a job or help finding employees for your vacant jobs we are here to help.

About the Role

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician I to support plant operations by installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment. This role plays a key part in ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and operational efficiency through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Support Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015 / IATF 16949) by following maintenance procedures, maintaining accurate logs and inventory records, and recommending process improvements.

Adhere to all safety policies and wear required PPE at all times. Report unsafe conditions immediately, prevent environmental hazards, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on equipment and systems
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Respond to emergency and unscheduled repairs during production
Must be willing to work overtime and mandatory call-ins as needed.
Replace defective components and test for proper functionality
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manuals
Identify and report abnormal equipment conditions
Perform general facility maintenance (light plumbing, painting, minor repairs)
Coordinate with vendors and contractors as needed
Maintain consistent attendance and professional communication

Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to read blueprints and technical documents
Experience with hand tools and manufacturing equipment
Basic electrical repair and welding skills
Ability to disassemble and repair machinery
Ability to read measurements (digital and manual)
Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Preferred

Experience with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial hydraulics
Basic computer skills (maintenance systems, logs, etc.)
Formal mechanical training or certification
Welding certification

Schedule: Monday through Friday, shift beginning at 6:30 AM

Overtime: Required when necessary

Pay Rate: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour, dependent on experience

Key Skills

TroubleshootingProblem-SolvingBlueprint ReadingTechnical Document ReadingHand ToolsManufacturing EquipmentElectrical RepairWeldingMachinery RepairMeasurementsCommunicationAttention to DetailPLCsAutomation SystemsIndustrial HydraulicsComputer Skills