Maintenance Technician
2 days ago
Springfield
Job Description BUILD, GROW, AND SUCCEED WITH SMSI! At SMSI, our people are the foundation of everything we do. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, hands-on training, and a supportive, team-focused culture. We’re looking for individuals who take pride in their work and are motivated to grow professionally. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional service, embracing challenges, and rewarding hard work, attention to detail, and professionalism. This role is located at one of our Springfield facilities. Benefits: • Medical, • Dental, • Vision, • 401(k), • Inspect, troubleshoot, and test industrial machinery and equipment to ensure proper operation., • Disassemble faulty equipment and install new or repaired components., • Perform routine maintenance such as cleaning and lubricating mechanical parts, including bearings, gears, and shafts., • Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, including wiring, transformers, and machine components., • Assemble and maintain piping systems, including hydraulic and pneumatic equipment; repair valves, gauges, and regulators as needed., • Maintain building systems and overall facility structure., • Diagnose issues with motors, drives, motion controls, and lighting systems, and repair or replace damaged wiring or components., • Collaborate with maintenance teams and other departments to identify root causes and resolve equipment failures., • Program and test automated systems such as PLCs and robotic controls to verify proper operation., • Plan and install wiring, conduit, and related electrical infrastructure., • Follow all company, state, and federal safety regulations, including OSHA standards., • Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and customers while promoting a collaborative work environment., • This is a safety-sensitive position. Cross-Role Expectations • Previous experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting., • Strong troubleshooting abilities with a focus on long-term solutions., • Ability to work within a priority-based, dispatcher-driven maintenance system., • Comfortable managing work orders, documentation, and shift transitions., • Commitment to safety practices such as LOTO, hot work, and confined space procedures., • Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across departments, including Operations, Engineering, and Reliability.Qualifications:, • Minimum of 5 years of industrial mechanical maintenance experience., • Hands-on experience with bearings, shafts, belts, chains, and couplings., • Knowledge of pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, and regulators., • Experience with hydraulic systems, including pumps, hoses, valves, and leak repair., • Skilled in precision alignment and equipment teardown/rebuild., • Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions., • Basic welding and fabrication skills (MIG/TIG preferred). Preferred Skills • Experience working with presses, cutting equipment, and rotating machinery., • Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving mindset., • Ability to respond to emergency repairs and support planned maintenance outages.About Company SMSI is dedicated to providing the highest quality mechanical services performed in an honest, dependable, and efficient manner. SMSI offers lots of room to grow in a fast-paced company. We have been serving commercial and industrial markets for 30 years.