Industrial Electro‑Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Industrial Electro‑Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: North Cincinnati (Cincinnati, OH area)

Industry: Paper packaging and converting

A night in the role

At 9:00 p.m., you step onto the plant floor and take in the rhythm of production—sheeters slicing to spec, slitters humming, creped paper machines and laminators moving product down the line, conveyors carrying the flow. Your shift is about keeping that rhythm steady.

You start with a preventive maintenance check, reading schematics and maintenance manuals to verify setpoints and safety interlocks. A motor on the laminator shows inconsistent amperage—you trace the issue, test controls, and rewire a connection to restore performance. Later, an escalated call brings you to a sheeter: a bearing has failed. You replace it, align the assembly, and verify the automated system is back in tolerance. Between calls, you fabricate a small bracket, weld a quick fix, and assist with the assembly and installation of a new conveyor section.

Throughout the night, you move fluidly between electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems—troubleshooting PLC inputs/outputs, validating 120/208/240/480V circuits, and ensuring every repair is tested and documented.

Schedule, pay, and benefits

• Shift: 3rd shift, 9:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Pay: $32 per hour with guaranteed overtime
• Overtime: Compulsory overtime on Friday and Saturday at 1.5x
• Benefits: 401(k), healthcare, vision, and dental

What you’ll handle

• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Diagnose and resolve issues with motors and controls; rewire and test as needed
• Service sheeting and slitting equipment, creped paper machines, laminators, and conveyors
• Troubleshoot escalated maintenance problems to root cause
• Perform welding and light fabrication
• Assist with machinery installations and assembly
• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance routines
• Interpret schematics and manuals to guide repairs and installs

What you bring

• 3+ years in mechanical/electrical maintenance, preferably in manufacturing
• Comfort reading technical documentation and safety guidelines
• Hands-on experience across both mechanical and electrical systems preferred
• Able to work in a manufacturing environment with PPE and physical demands (standing, kneeling, tool use for extended periods)
• Licenses to operate lifts or powered industrial trucks are a plus

Technical strengths

• PLC troubleshooting
• Mechanical diagnostics and repair
• 120/208/240/480 VAC systems
• Motor replacement, repair, and maintenance
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair