Position Summary
Bennett Metal Products is seeking a dependable and hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. This position plays an essential role in keeping our equipment, facilities, and production operations running safely and efficiently.
The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems, takes pride in quality work, and works closely with machinists, project managers, and company leadership to minimize downtime. This is an opportunity to become an important part of a team that values communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC machines, manufacturing equipment, and facility systems.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic control-system issues.
- Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and work with production personnel to restore operations.
- Develop, follow, and document preventive-maintenance schedules.
- Inspect machinery regularly to identify wear, safety concerns, and potential failures.
- Troubleshoot motors, pumps, compressors, conveyors, switches, sensors, and related equipment.
- Assist with the installation, relocation, startup, and commissioning of new machinery.
- Coordinate specialized repairs and service visits with outside contractors and equipment manufacturers.
- Maintain an organized inventory of maintenance tools, replacement parts, and critical supplies.
- Document completed repairs, inspections, parts used, and recommended follow-up work.
- Support facility maintenance involving HVAC, plumbing, lighting, electrical systems, and general building repairs.
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, safety, and operating efficiency.
- Follow lockout/tagout procedures and all company safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
- Assist other team members as operational needs require.
Qualifications
- 3 years minimum experience
- Previous industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, equipment manuals, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
- Experience troubleshooting CNC machinery, machine tools, or automated manufacturing equipment is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with preventive-maintenance programs and maintenance documentation.
- Basic fabrication, welding, machining, or equipment-rigging experience is beneficial.
- Ability to use diagnostic instruments, hand tools, and power tools safely.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to communicate effectively with production employees, management, vendors, and service technicians.
- Willingness to respond to urgent equipment problems and adjust priorities based on production needs.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds safely.
- Ability to work from ladders or elevated platforms when necessary.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment involving noise, oils, metalworking fluids, temperature changes, and moving equipment.
- Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.
Preferred Technical Experience
Experience with any of the following would be beneficial:
- CNC machining centers and turning equipment
- Machine controls and basic PLC troubleshooting
- Three-phase industrial electrical systems
- Motors, drives, relays, sensors, and control circuits
- Hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
- Air compressors and compressed-air systems
- Industrial HVAC and facility equipment
- Welding, fabrication, and general machining
- Computerized maintenance-management systems
What We Value
At Bennett Metal Products, our values are represented by MIC:
- Master Teamwork: We operate as one team, communicate openly, and solve problems together.
- Integrity: We do what we say we will do with honesty, ownership, and accountability.
- Craftsmanship: We take pride in quality, precision, and completing the job correctly the first time.
Our Vision
To create a culture where quality work, innovation, and proud craftsmanship enhance our legacy—together, since 1967.
Bennett Metal Products, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, performance, and the needs of the company.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
