Maintenance Technician
Job Description examples (Simple & Paragraph styles) for manufacturing, buildings, and industrial operations.
1. Job Overview
A Maintenance Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machines, equipment, and facility systems. This role ensures smooth operations by performing routine inspections, identifying mechanical or electrical issues, and carrying out preventive maintenance tasks to reduce downtime.
2. Job Description Details
Maintenance Technicians work closely with production and engineering teams to repair equipment, replace faulty components, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. They monitor machine performance, respond to breakdowns, and maintain accurate maintenance records to support continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on machines and equipment.
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system issues.
- Respond to breakdowns and ensure timely repair to reduce downtime.
- Inspect machines regularly and identify potential issues.
- Install, adjust, and replace defective parts and components.
- Maintain maintenance tools, equipment, and spare parts inventory.
- Follow safety protocols and ensure compliance with company standards.
- Document maintenance activities and update service logs.
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in maintenance work in manufacturing or building facilities.
- Knowledge in mechanical, electrical, or electronic systems.
- Ability to read technical diagrams and manuals.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
- Understanding of safety procedures and lock-out/tag-out systems.
Tools & Equipment Used: Multimeter, wrenches, screwdrivers, power tools, calibration tools, PLC interfaces, lubrication equipment.
Resume-Ready Examples
Simple Description (one-line):
Performed machine repairs, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure consistent and efficient facility operations.
Paragraph Style (2–3 sentences):
Conducted preventive and corrective maintenance for equipment, machinery, and facility systems. Identified issues, repaired components, and ensured compliance with safety and operational standards. Supported continuous operations by responding promptly to breakdowns and maintaining detailed maintenance records.