Industrial Maintenance Engineer

Location: Solon, Ohio

Country: United States

Category: Engineering

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm

Posted Date: October 15, 2026

Job ID: 652555

Job Description

Maintenance Technician
Location:
Solon, OH
Pay: $30 - 40/hr.

Time: Monday- Friday 7am-4pm Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Focuses on minimizing downtime, improving equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement, particularly with metal slitting and coil-processing equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated manufacturing equipment.

  • Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on slitting lines, rewinders, cranes, forklifts, compressors, and material handling systems.

  • Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues.

  • Repair and replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, rollers, pumps, valves, and other mechanical components.

  • Troubleshoot electrical systems, including motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, PLC-controlled equipment, and control panels.

  • Assist with equipment installation, setup, testing, and commissioning.

  • Improve maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, productivity, and safety.

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and critical spare parts inventory.

  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.

  • Coordinate with production personnel, vendors, and contractors as needed.

  • Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), and assist with facility maintenance and special projects.

Qualifications and Requirements
  • Three to five years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

  • Technical degree or certification in industrial maintenance, mechanical/electrical technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.

  • Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.

  • Experience with industrial motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, and PLC-controlled equipment.

  • Metal slitting, coil processing, or heavy manufacturing experience preferred.

  • Ability to read technical drawings and schematics and perform root cause analysis.

  • Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices.

  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

  • Basic computer skills and CMMS experience preferred.

  • Electrical or industrial machinery maintenance certifications are a plus.

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