Maintenance Technician

Summary

• The Maintenance Technician will ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime in our paper converting facility. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical and electrical systems to support safe and efficient production operations.
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and identify repair needs.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret schematics (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic).
• Assist operators with machine adjustments and quality issues.
• Install and repair drives, gearboxes, belts, chains, and electronic components.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
• Monitor equipment performance and report downtime, counts, and speeds.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certifications a plus.
• Experience in industrial maintenance (mechanical/electrical) preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to follow instructions, verbally and written.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying temperatures.
• Available for rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty.
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, kneel, and climb for extended periods.
• Ability to work in varying work environments with dust, noise, heat, cold, and machinery exposure.
  
  

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.