# Maintenance Specialist - 2nd Shift

**Company:** [Coastal Wave Recruiting](null/companies/uUzLtWPTvyJ7b5KTKDCHZa.md)
**Location:** Lexington, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Operations

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## Description

A **manufacturing company** is seeking an experienced **Maintenance Specialist** to join its second-shift team.

This is a hands-on maintenance position responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining manufacturing machinery and equipment to support safe and efficient production operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in **electrical troubleshooting, PLCs, mechanical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics**. Candidates should be comfortable diagnosing equipment issues independently and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where minimizing production downtime is a priority.

**Key Responsibilities**

-   Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing machinery and equipment
-   Identify and resolve **electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and automation-related issues**
-   Diagnose and troubleshoot **PLC and manufacturing control system issues**
-   Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance
-   Troubleshoot electrical and electronic controls
-   Read and interpret **electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints**
-   Diagnose equipment failures and determine appropriate repair solutions
-   Perform minor repairs to electronic controls and equipment components
-   Assist with general facility and equipment maintenance as needed
-   Complete maintenance and repair documentation accurately
-   Prioritize maintenance requests to help minimize production downtime
-   Operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment as required
-   Follow all company safety procedures and applicable **OSHA standards**
-   Work closely with production personnel to identify and resolve equipment issues safely and efficiently

The ideal candidate is an experienced **industrial or manufacturing maintenance professional** who enjoys hands-on troubleshooting and has strong electrical and PLC knowledge.

This individual should be comfortable working across **electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automated systems** and capable of quickly identifying equipment issues and implementing effective repairs to keep production running safely and efficiently.

2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 12:30 AM

## Requirements

-   High School Diploma or equivalent
-   **5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment**
-   Strong **electrical troubleshooting skills are required**
-   Working knowledge of **PLCs and manufacturing control systems**
-   Ability to understand and troubleshoot **PLC ladder logic**
-   Strong knowledge of:

-   Electrical systems
-   Mechanical systems
-   Pneumatic systems
-   Hydraulic systems

-   Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
-   Experience troubleshooting electronic controls and automated manufacturing equipment
-   Ability to read and understand operating, maintenance, and safety procedures
-   Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
-   Ability to prioritize multiple maintenance needs while minimizing production interruptions
-   Basic computer skills
-   Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with production and maintenance teams
-   Ability to consistently work the assigned second-shift schedule

**Preferred Qualifications**

-   Experience in a **high-volume manufacturing environment**
-   Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus
-   PLC Technician Certificate is a plus
-   Forklift certification is a plus
-   Experience working with a variety of manufacturing machinery and equipment

**Schedule**

**2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 12:30 AM**

This position requires consistent availability for the assigned second-shift schedule.

## Benefits

The company offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

-   Medical insurance
-   Dental insurance
-   401(k) with company match
-   Disability insurance
-   Life insurance
-   Paid Time Off