Job Ref: # 1410511
Date Posted: 11/3/2026 6:08:43 PM
Location: Ocala, FL
Salary (USD): $27 - $27
Description
The Production Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Tech 3) is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing electromechanical production equipment at a large, employee-owned laminated glass manufacturing facility. This position supports manufacturing operations producing hurricane-resistant safety glass and plays an important role in maintaining equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring production efficiency.
The technician will perform hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, and root cause analysis on industrial production machinery. Equipment includes conveyors, motors, drives, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical controls, and PLC-controlled automated equipment.
The facility is preparing for significant equipment expansion and automation initiatives in 2027, including approximately 12 major equipment installations. The technician will have opportunities to learn specialized glass-cutting, heat-strengthening, lamination, and autoclave processes while supporting equipment upgrades and modernization efforts.
The company is seeking a disciplined, safety-minded technician who takes ownership of equipment problems, identifies root causes, and implements reliable repairs rather than temporary fixes. Strong technical performance, organizational skills, initiative, and leadership potential may provide opportunities for advancement into maintenance leadership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electromechanical production equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures involving conveyors, motors, drives, pumps, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits, industrial controls, and automated production machinery.
- Support PLC-controlled equipment and assist with diagnosing automation-related equipment failures.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, equipment documentation, and technical drawings.
- Use electrical meters, diagnostic instruments, and logical troubleshooting methods to identify equipment problems.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain equipment reliability and minimize production downtime.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement durable repairs to prevent recurring equipment failures.
- Support maintenance activities involving glass-cutting, heat-strengthening, lamination, and autoclave equipment.
- Assist with new equipment installations, production line improvements, and automation initiatives.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and document equipment issues, repairs, and corrective actions.
- Follow established maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and equipment operating standards.
- Collaborate with production personnel and maintenance teammates to resolve equipment issues efficiently.
- Maintain organized work practices and demonstrate accountability for equipment performance and repair quality.
- Develop technical knowledge of specialized manufacturing equipment and emerging automation technologies.
- Demonstrate initiative, communication skills, and leadership potential while performing hands-on maintenance responsibilities.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical/electromechanical troubleshooting fundamentals.
- Practical understanding of industrial machinery and mechanical systems.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical equipment failures.
- Ability to troubleshoot motors, conveyors, pumps, drives, and related industrial equipment.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Understanding of industrial electrical systems and basic control components.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and equipment documentation.
- Ability to use electrical meters and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment.
- Strong logical troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to identify underlying equipment problems and implement reliable corrective repairs.
- Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to follow established maintenance procedures and safety requirements.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to document maintenance activities and communicate equipment issues clearly.
- Ability to work effectively with production personnel and maintenance team members.
- Dependable work habits, personal accountability, and commitment to equipment reliability.
- Willingness to learn specialized glass manufacturing machinery and production processes.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned maintenance responsibilities.
- Strong commitment to safe working practices and quality repairs.
Requirements:
- Ability to work in a manufacturing production environment.
- Ability to begin employment on 1st shift for training, Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM.
- Willingness and ability to transition to 3rd shift, Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM, as anticipated.
- Ability to work overtime when required by production and maintenance demands.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical production equipment.
- Ability to perform hands-on maintenance activities in an industrial manufacturing facility.
- Ability to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement lasting repairs.
- Ability to follow established maintenance procedures, safety practices, and equipment requirements.
- Ability to support new equipment installations and automation initiatives.
- Ability to learn specialized glass manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Ability to maintain accurate maintenance documentation and communicate effectively with the production team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance personnel and plant operations.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, dependability, organization, and accountability.
Nice-to Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Previous industrial manufacturing maintenance experience.
- Experience maintaining automated production equipment.
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with industrial automation and control systems.
- Experience diagnosing PLC-controlled machinery and equipment failures.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical control circuits, sensors, and industrial drives.
- Experience maintaining industrial motors, conveyors, pumps, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic equipment.
- Experience with industrial preventive maintenance programs.
- Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing permanent corrective actions.
- Experience supporting manufacturing equipment installations or production line upgrades.
- Experience working with specialized glass manufacturing equipment.
- Experience with glass-cutting, heat-strengthening, lamination, or autoclave equipment.
- Experience supporting highly automated manufacturing operations.
- Military mechanical or electrical maintenance experience.
- Military aviation maintenance experience.
- Military experience working with complex mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical equipment.
- Experience following detailed technical procedures and quality standards.
- Experience maintaining equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Experience improving equipment reliability and reducing repeat failures.
- Experience supporting maintenance process improvements.
- Demonstrated leadership potential or previous experience guiding maintenance teammates.
- Experience training or mentoring junior maintenance technicians.
- Strong interest in developing advanced technical skills and progressing into maintenance leadership.
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