About this role
Position Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Industrial Maintenance Technician to support plant operations by installing, repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining production and facility equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring machinery reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement across the operation.
\n- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and production equipment
- Perform equipment rebuilds and upgrades to improve reliability and performance
- Participate in scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance calls as part of a rotating on-call schedule
- Collaborate daily with production teams and maintenance leadership regarding equipment status
- Diagnose machine malfunctions and operational issues across multiple systems
- Support root cause analysis and implement corrective solutions
- Serve as a technical resource to equipment operators during troubleshooting
- Evaluate assigned projects, plan repairs, and execute work within defined timelines
- Anticipate risks and operational impacts before performing repairs or modifications
- Ensure equipment is fully tested and operational following maintenance activities
- Order necessary parts, materials, tools, and supplies
- Help control maintenance costs while maintaining quality and reliability standards
- Maintain accurate communication regarding plant conditions impacting safety, cost, or production
- Promote strong working relationships and open communication across teams
- Stay current with evolving maintenance technologies and industry best practices
- Follow all plant safety procedures, housekeeping requirements, and work rules
- Experience maintaining industrial or manufacturing equipment
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills; electrical knowledge a plus
- Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, conveyors, or automated equipment
- Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and equipment documentation
- Comfortable working independently and within a team environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Commitment to safety and continuous improvement
Other facts
About Latitude Inc
Company Summary
Latitude is a Human Resource Consulting Firm headquartered in Hanover, MD with an office in Winter Park, FL. Latitude provides consulting services to a wide range of industries (Technology, Engineering, Scientific, Communications) in both the Private and Public Sectors. We are a contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement personnel agency providing clients with skilled professional employees of all skill levels.
Latitude provides its services to businesses in the Beltway Corridor, Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia regions. However, we are not limited to these areas as we will work with Nationwide Clients. As a company, Latitude differs from other temporary and permanent placement agencies because of the experience of it's owners and the talent and professionalism of it's employees.
With 30 plus years of experience, Latitude's Management team understands what is required to service the needs of the most complex clients and organizations. Our recruiters and consultants are chosen based on their experience and track records within the industry. This commitment to excellence will ensure successful results and most importantly cost efficiency for our client.
Latitude provides each of the following services for all clients and tailors these services to the particular needs of the client.
• Individualized recruiting and reference checking
• Skills evaluation and preliminary interviewing for each employee
• In person screening prior to client interview
• Background checks and drug tests at client request
• Software and technical testing
What you'll do
- The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment to ensure machinery reliability and minimize downtime. This role also involves participating in preventive maintenance programs and responding to equipment breakdowns.
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