Maintenance Technician

Location: Ralston, NE
Salary: $25.00 USD Hourly - $35.00 USD Hourly
Description:
Maintenance Technician - Omaha, NE

Are you a skilled technician with strong mechanical and electrical abilities? We're seeking a Maintenance Technician to support maintenance and repair activities for industrial equipment and facility systems. This hands-on role ensures safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.

What You'll Do

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair industrial manufacturing equipment, including HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and mechanical components.
• Diagnose and repair machinery such as CNC equipment, PLC-controlled systems, and VFDs.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machines, facility infrastructure, power distribution, lighting, compressed air systems, and material handling equipment.
• Use electrical and mechanical schematics to safely dismantle, repair, and rebuild equipment.
• Calibrate and realign equipment to meet manufacturer specifications after repairs or inspections.
• Operate and maintain fabrication and machine shop tools (lathes, mills, grinders, welders, torches).
• Follow LOTO, OSHA, NFPA, and other applicable safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records through a CMMS.
• Coordinate with contractors and support special projects across multiple sites.
• Assist with facility upkeep, grounds maintenance, and seasonal tasks such as snow removal.
• Provide training on equipment operation, safety procedures, and maintenance processes.
• Work flexible hours, including overtime and occasional weekends or call-ins.

What We're Looking For

• Strong mechanical and electrical background, including low-voltage, single-phase, and three-phase AC/DC systems (110-480V).
• Experience with troubleshooting, diagnostics, and use of measurement tools and test equipment.
• Knowledge of CNC systems, PLCs, VFDs, automated equipment, and robotics (preferred but not required).
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and fabrication/welding equipment.
• Ability to operate cranes, forklifts, lifts, and other material-handling equipment (training provided).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High attention to safety, detail, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in industrial maintenance or related field is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent training.
• Ability to obtain EPA 608 certification for HVAC refrigerant handling.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Willingness to travel between local sites for projects and support.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequent standing, handling tools, bending, climbing, and lifting heavy items.
• Ability to see color, focus at various distances, and hear equipment alarms and verbal instructions.
• Work around moving mechanical parts, fumes, vibration, and varying temperatures.

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