Maintenance Technician in Kent

Date Posted: Friday, April 4, 2025

Job Snapshot

  • Employee Type:
    Permanent
  • Location:
    Ohio , Kent
  • Date Posted:
    Friday, April 4, 2025

Job Description

Gpac is currently working with a manufacturer near Aurora, OH who is seeking a Maintenance Technician to add to their team. The company has been in business for 25 years and has three locations! This plant has just under 50 employees and is a fast pace, high-volume environment. With a strong focus on culture and sustainability they continue to thrive, operating 24/7 across 2 shifts!

As a Maintenance Tech, you will be a key player in minimizing downtime by diagnosing issues, performing preventive maintenance and overall ensure machines and systems are operating efficiently.

  • Conduct routine maintenance and scheduled PM services for all areas of the plant
  • Work closely with department supervisors to ensure equipment is running smoothly
  • Inspect, diagnose, and tests machinery and equipment including pre-operational inspections to ensure production lines are in good mechanical order
  • Troubleshoot, repair and replace machines and equipment as needed
  • Troubleshoot PLC and industrial PC control systems; modify Allen Bradley and Siemens controllers as needed
  • Conduct repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other industrial systems.
  • Diagnose and repair issues with extruders, material systems, facility power distribution, and other electrical systems
  • Complete all tasks in the safest and most efficient manner, complying with safety regulations and meeting all federal, state and local environment requirements

An ideal will candidate will have:

  • 6-8 years maintenance experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
  • Strong background with Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic troubleshooting/repair
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • PLC knowledge – ideally Allen Bradley (Studio 5000) & Some Siemens
  • Hands-on, forward thinker with ability to work well on a team
  • Strong electrical knowledge a plus!

Perks:

  • Strong culture
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Annual bonus
  • Built in overtime
  • Strong stability as the company is continuing to expand!

 

Schedule: 12 hour rotating days; 2-2-3 schedule 

Targeting $35-$39/Hr DOE

 

If interested, APPLY TODAY! You can also send your resumes directly to Miranda at miranda.hill@gogpac.com.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.