Maintenance Technician

🔧 Maintenance Technician

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Tempe, Arizona
Hands-On. Problem-Solver. Essential to Production.

Are you mechanically inclined and energized by keeping machines running at their best? Do you take pride in fixing problems quickly, safely, and the right way?

SWD and First United is hiring a Maintenance Technician to support our Tempe manufacturing facility. This role is critical to maintaining production equipment, facility systems, and overall plant safety. If you enjoy troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is the role for you.

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production machines and facility equipment

• Perform emergency and unscheduled repairs during production

• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance and machine service

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues

• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and blueprints

• Replace parts, test equipment, and make performance adjustments

• Build, install, and modify equipment and fixtures as needed

• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, and material handling equipment

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

• Follow all safety procedures and plant policies

• Assist with special projects as assigned by maintenance leadership

• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills

• Experience with industrial or manufacturing equipment preferred

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed

• Eagerness to learn new skills through on-the-job and classroom training

• Team-oriented mindset with a strong focus on safety

• Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10hours)

• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, reach, and use both hands

• Occasionally lift or move up to 60 pounds

• Visual ability to perform close work, distance work, and adjust focus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform essential functions.

• Manufacturing and facility maintenance setting

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts

• Moderate noise levels

• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes, or airborne particles

• Hands-on role with a direct impact on production and uptime

• Stable manufacturing environment with long-term opportunities

• Supportive, team-driven culture focused on safety and quality

• Opportunity to grow skills and advance within maintenance

SWD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs.