Equipment Technician – Preventative Maintenance

Our client, an advanced manufacturing environment, is seeking an Equipment Technician – Preventative Maintenance to join their team. As an Equipment Technician – Preventative Maintenance, you will be part of the maintenance organization supporting production operations. You’ll focus on failure prevention, equipment reliability, and minimizing unplanned downtime through standardized maintenance practices. If you enjoy hands-on troubleshooting, keeping equipment running safely, and documenting your work with precision, this role is built for you.

Job Title: Equipment Technician – Preventative Maintenance

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Pay Range: $26.64 - $30.28 

Shift: M-F 8am-5pm

What's the Job?

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance, routine equipment servicing, inspections, and wear-part replacements to support safe, reliable production equipment operation.
• Conduct inspections across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and other applicable equipment systems; identify abnormal wear, leaks, misalignment, vibration, overheating, loose components, and other potential failure risks.
• Complete preventive maintenance activities and checklists using established procedures, then verify equipment condition and functionality after maintenance.
• Promptly identify and report equipment abnormalities; assist with investigations of recurring issues by providing inspection findings, component assessments, and maintenance records.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation and support spare parts/wear component tracking while following 5S standards for tools, measuring instruments, and materials.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certifications in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or automation-related disciplines are preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a technical manufacturing role; experience in fast-paced automated manufacturing environments or photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, with fundamental troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to read and follow equipment manuals, preventive maintenance checklists, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to safely operate common maintenance tools and basic measuring instruments; experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is preferred.

What's in it for me?

• Work that directly supports equipment uptime and production continuity through structured preventive maintenance practices.
• A role centered on reliability and continuous improvement, where your inspection findings and documentation matter.
• Opportunity to collaborate with equipment leadership and production teams to coordinate maintenance windows and safe equipment readiness.
• Clear expectations around safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and adherence to equipment operating procedures.
• A maintenance-focused environment where you can build expertise in mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment systems.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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