Description:

Maintenance Technician II (3rd Shift)

Location: Louisville, KY
Pay: $23–$27/hr + Shift Differential (DOE) + OT (1.5x after 40 hrs.)
Schedule: 8-Hour Shifts- 11 pm- 7 am | Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire

What This Job Is Really About

If you’re the type who can walk up to a machine, figure out what’s wrong, and fix it, you’ll do well here.

This is a hands-on role working on both mechanical and electrical systems, keeping production equipment running and jumping in when things go down.

What Your Day May Look Like

• Start your shift with a safety meeting
• Review work orders and prioritize repairs
• Inspect equipment and troubleshoot issues on the floor
• Repair motors, wiring, or mechanical components to get machines back up
• Perform preventive maintenance before breakdowns happen
• Test systems using multimeters and diagnostic tools
• Work with other techs on larger or recurring issues
• Log repairs and updates in CMMS before shift end

What You’ll Be Working On

• Packaging lines, conveyors, and processing equipment
• Motors, pumps, compressors, and drive systems
• Electrical systems: wiring, panels, switchgear, transformers
• HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, and air handlers
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Facility systems (lighting, plumbing, walls, floors, etc.)

Tools & Equipment

• Multimeters and electrical testing tools
• Hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
• Precision measuring tools
• CMMS systems for tracking work orders
• Blueprints, schematics, and repair manuals

What You’ll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical and electrical components
• Install and repair wiring, motors, and control systems
• Perform preventive maintenance (lubrication, inspections, filter changes)
• Inspect drives, belts, motors, and fluid levels using checklists
• Dismantle equipment to access and replace defective parts
• Fabricate or modify parts using tools and specifications
• Test machinery to diagnose malfunctions and verify repairs
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, parts used, and repairs
• Assist with inventory tracking for parts and supplies
• Support equipment installs and system upgrades
• Follow all safety standards (LOTO, OSHA, etc.)

Requirements:

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years of maintenance experience (industrial preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting skills (mechanical + electrical)
• Experience working with motors, controls, and production equipment
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
• Experience using diagnostic tools (multimeters, etc.)
• Familiarity with CMMS systems

Bonus If You Have

• PLC or controls experience
• Welding or machining experience
• Maintenance certifications or an apprenticeship background
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
• Experience calibrating electronic, mechanical, or pressure measurement tools (gauges, oscilloscopes, etc.) in accordance with ISO/IEC-17025 or ISO 9001 standards
• Electrical Worker Certification issued through the State of Kentucky

Work Environment

• Active industrial setting (lifting, climbing, working on your feet)
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work at heights or on ladders/scaffolding
• Flexibility for overtime, weekends, or shift changes

Why This Role Is Worth It

• Competitive pay + overtime at 1.5x
• Opportunity for temp-to-hire + long-term growth
• Hands-on work where your skills actually matter
• Exposure to a wide range of industrial systems and equipment

Apply Today

If you’re a solid maintenance tech who can troubleshoot, fix, and keep things running—we want to hear from you.