Maintenance Specialist - 2nd Shift
Coastal Wave Recruiting · Lexington, Kentucky, United States · On-site
Posted Aug 26, 2026
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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…