Production Maintenance Technician (Maintenance Tech 3)
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 1410511
Date Posted: 11/3/2026 6:08:43 PM
City, State: Ocala, FL
Salary: $27 - $27
Description
Go to end ⇓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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.




















