Maintenance Technician

Job Details

Job Location: Pan Oston - Bowling Green, KY 42101

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Manufacturing

Are you looking for your forever career? Do you strive for success? Come join our Pan‑Oston family and enjoy a great working experience with us!

Pan‑Oston Company is an industry leader in providing metal and wood fixtures to some of retails largest members and is a Houchens Industries Employee‑Owned Company - when the company does well, the employees do too!

• ESOP Retirement (Entirely employer funded retirement)
• Competitive health insurance prices
• Employer paid Dental and Vision Insurance
• Multiple wage progressions over 18 months
• Opportunities for growth
• Employer provided group Short and Long Term Disability
• Employer provided Life and AD&D Insurance

Pan‑Oston is seeking high‑potential, highly motivated and skilled team players to join our team!

We have an immediate opening for the following position:

Provide maintenance support for all operations at Pan‑Oston in an efficient and timely manner. Responsible for maintaining facility systems and manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and optimal performance.

Responsible for performing preventive maintenance and addressing breakdowns involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on industrial machinery. This position works under general supervision and follows established procedures, prioritizing safety, quality, and efficiency in all repair and maintenance activities.

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on facility systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from various departments.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Identify and research necessary parts for repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with production and management teams to schedule maintenance with minimal disruption.
• Document labor hours and part usage in the company’s maintenance system.
• Assist with maintaining preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment.
• Support efforts to reduce downtime and improve maintenance efficiency.
• Help maintain and update asset records and maintenance logs.
• Receive and verify incoming maintenance‑related parts and materials.
• Comply with all safety standards and regulatory requirements.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, painting, carpentry, and industrial systems.
• Skill in the use of hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and repair instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective problem‑solving and organizational skills.

Use of general hand tools, amp and volt meters, multimeters, pressure gauges, saws, drills, grinders, milling machines and other tools associated with equipment maintenance.

1–2 years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing or similar industrial environment. Experience with a CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is preferred.

• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong interpersonal communication
• Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments