Maintenance Technician – 5th Shift (Night Shift)

Location: Painesville, OH
Schedule: 5th Shift

Shift Details

Hours: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

• Work: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
• Off: Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Why This Schedule Works

• Consistent 4-day workweek
• Three consecutive days off every week
• Stable overnight schedule with 48 hours per week
• Great opportunity for work-life balance and predictable time off

Join a Team That Keeps Manufacturing Moving

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Maintenance Technician to support our night shift manufacturing operations in Mentor, Ohio. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment and automated systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, enjoys solving complex equipment issues, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain and repair vacuum furnaces, autoclaves, conveyors, wax presses, robotic cells, and related manufacturing equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective solutions to minimize downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and address potential equipment issues before they impact production.

Automation & Technical Support

• Support maintenance and basic programming of robotic systems.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with production teams to maximize equipment reliability and performance.

Facility & Plant Support

• Perform maintenance tasks involving pipe fitting, plumbing, welding, soldering, and fabrication.
• Safely operate maintenance equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts.
• Assist with equipment repairs at supplier, customer, and company locations as needed.
• Support facility improvement, construction, and installation projects.

Safety & Compliance

• Handle hazardous materials and waste in accordance with company procedures and MSDS requirements.
• Follow all safety policies and contribute to a strong safety culture.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and support 6S and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Preferred

• Electrical degree, certification, or technical training.
• 3–5 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing vacuum furnaces.
• Knowledge of robotic maintenance and programming.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, plumbing, pipe fitting, and soldering.
• Experience supporting manufacturing production equipment in a team-oriented environment.

What Makes You Successful

• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
• Calm and effective under pressure.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Dependable, responsive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and lift throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures and environmental conditions.
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment and work at elevated heights when required.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Stable full-time night shift schedule.
• Three consecutive days off every week.
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment and automation technology.
• Diverse hands-on experience across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic systems.
• Collaborative team environment focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

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