Senior Maintenance Technician

Company: Laborup
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Overview We’re hiring a Senior Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician to support and elevate a world-class manufacturing operation producing consumer chemical and body products. This facility integrates chemical batching, precision filling, and high-speed automated packaging, driven by advanced robotics, servo-controlled systems, modern instrumentation, and a range of legacy mechanical equipment. This elevated role is designed for a technician who is both a master troubleshooter and a team leader. You’ll be the go-to expert for complex mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation challenges, someone who can diagnose any issue independently, implement long-term solutions, and raise the overall technical standard of the maintenance department. The ideal technician brings deep hands-on expertise and the ability to train, coach, and guide others. You’ll help shape maintenance culture, drive CMMS accuracy, develop preventive/predictive programs, and help the team become more self-reliant and technically confident. Compensation $48 - $52 / hr Shift Options 1st: 6am - 2:30pm 2nd: 2:00 - 10:30pm Benefits Health, Vision, Dental 401(k) Match Requirements Responsibilities Advanced Mechanical Maintenance – Lead mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on mixers, batching tanks, fillers, cappers, robotics cells, conveyors, and older mechanical systems; perform expert-level rebuilds, alignments, and component replacements. Electrical & Controls Expertise – Diagnose faults in 24V–480V systems, drives, servos, encoders, robotics, and automation hardware; identify root causes quickly and implement permanent corrective actions. Automation, Robotics & Motion Systems – Serve as a subject-matter expert for robotic pick-and-place units, palletizers, motion systems, servo networks, and high-speed packaging automation; support programming, tuning, and advanced troubleshooting. Instrumentation & Vision Systems Leadership – Calibrate and maintain instrumentation including sensors, level systems, load cells, and vision inspection systems; support deeper-level configuration, tuning, and root-cause investigation. Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Program Development – Help design, refine, and implement PM and PdM strategies including condition-based monitoring, criticality assessments, and long-term reliability roadmaps. CMMS Ownership & Compliance – Champion accurate work order entry, parts tracking, failure coding, and PM completion; help establish standards and hold the team accountable to consistent documentation practices. Root Cause & Continuous Improvement – Lead systematic troubleshooting efforts, facilitate RCA sessions, and propose long-term solutions that eliminate repeat failures; contribute to process redesigns, equipment upgrades, and automation improvements. Training, Mentoring & Culture Building – Coach and develop maintenance teammates in mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation troubleshooting; help build a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and self-reliance. Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with production, engineering, quality, and operations leadership to improve uptime, drive reliability projects, and support cross-department problem solving. Safety, Quality & Compliance – Uphold all LOTO, environmental, regulatory, and chemical-handling standards; model safe work practices and ensure consistent compliance across the team. Qualifications Required Experience: 7 years of multi-craft industrial maintenance in high-speed manufacturing, chemical production, packaging, pharmaceutical, or consumer goods environments Mechanical Mastery: Equipment rebuilds, alignments, pumps, conveyors, mechanical drives, fluid systems, and complex assemblies Electrical Expertise: Strong 24V–480V troubleshooting, drives, motors, sensors, relays, and control circuits Controls & Automation: Ability to diagnose PLC I/O, motion faults, servo issues, VFDs, and encoder problems independently Robotics: Hands-on troubleshooting of robot cells, pick-and-place systems, and automated palletizing equipment Instrumentation: Experience with process sensors, vision systems, load cells, and inspection systems Schematics: Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, mechanical drawings, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics Troubleshooting Leadership: Proven ability to solve complex issues without engineering intervention, including leading RCA Documentation: Strong CMMS habits, accurate logging, and data-driven maintenance practices Team Leadership: Ability to train others, establish standards, and positively influence maintenance culture Preferred PLC & Automation: Rockwell/Allen-Bradley (ControlLogix/CompactLogix), logic edits, motion tuning, and network diagnostics Industry Experience: Pharmaceuticals, consumer chemicals, adhesives, cosmetics, food/beverage, or other regulated CPG environments Predictive Maintenance: Vibration analysis, thermal imaging, ultrasonic testing, or condition monitoring experience Vendor Integration: Experience working with OEM technicians, integrators, or commissioning teams Education: A.S. in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or related technical field Benefits Benefits Health, Vision, Dental 401(k) Match

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