Job Description
Job Description
Industrial Maintenance Technician
Oxford, PA | Full-Time, Direct Hire | $28.50–$35.00/hour
Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, with schedule flexibility and occasional weekend coverage as needed. Some later-day coverage may be required based on team needs.
Scout is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for an established manufacturing facility in Oxford, PA. This is a hands-on plant-floor role focused on equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and troubleshooting across mechanical and electrical systems.
The ideal candidate is a well-rounded maintenance technician who can diagnose problems, make repairs with minimal supervision, and contribute across multiple trades. This is a stable, long-term opportunity with strong benefits and a retirement/pension program.
What You'll Do
- Perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on plant machinery and production equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems
- Diagnose industrial electrical issues involving motors, sensors, switches, relays, contactors, breakers, power supplies, and related controls
- Use a multimeter and other diagnostic tools to identify electrical and mechanical faults
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and production downtime and determine the root cause of failures
- Complete work orders and preventative maintenance documentation accurately
- Assist with equipment installation, repairs, modifications, piping, wiring, and fabrication as needed
- Identify worn or failing components and complete repairs independently when appropriate
- Work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor and other maintenance team members to resolve recurring equipment issues
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized maintenance and work areas
- Follow all environmental, safety, lockout/tagout, and operational procedures
What You Bring
- High school diploma or GED
- 2+ years of hands-on industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting ability with experience repairing production equipment
- Working knowledge of motors, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, sprockets, chains, and valves
- Practical industrial electrical troubleshooting experience
- Ability to work independently, prioritize breakdowns, and complete repairs with limited supervision
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Reliable, team-oriented work style with a willingness to learn unfamiliar equipment and systems
- Comfortable using Windows-based systems for email, work orders, and basic documentation
Nice to Have
- Welding and fabrication experience, including MIG, stick, cutting, grinding, or related shop work
- Experience troubleshooting 3-phase motors, VFDs, motor starters, relays, or industrial controls
- PLC troubleshooting or diagnostic exposure
- Maintenance experience on industrial forklifts or other mobile equipment
- Background in heavy industrial, lumber, wood products, food, packaging, plastics, or similar manufacturing environments
Compensation & Benefits
- $28.50–$35.00 per hour, based on experience
- Direct-hire position
- Comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement/pension benefits, paid holidays, and vacation
- Pre-employment background check and drug screening required
Work Environment
- Indoor and outdoor industrial setting with exposure to heat, cold, humidity, dust, and changing weather conditions
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working around production equipment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly, with heavier loads handled with assistance or equipment
- Must be comfortable working in an active industrial production environment
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person