Maintenance Technician

Job Details: Job Location: Tnemec Baltimore

• Baltimore, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $24.00 - $26.00Hourly, Job Category: Manufacturing, Join Our Team as a Maintenance Technician! Baltimore, MD | Maintenance Department | Full-Time Tnemec Company, Inc., a leader in high-performance coatings, is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Maintenance Technician to join our Baltimore team. If you have experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and enjoy solving equipment problems in a hands-on manufacturing environment, this may be the opportunity for you. What You’ll Do As a Maintenance Technician, you’ll help keep our manufacturing operations running safely and efficiently. This position has a strong electrical focus and supports production machinery, automated systems, and facility equipment. Your day-to-day will include: Troubleshooting and repairing three-phase 480V electrical systems, motors, controllers, and related components Programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLCs used in automated manufacturing processes Diagnosing and repairing VFDs and industrial production equipment Performing preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce equipment downtime Maintaining mixers, dispersion equipment, pumps, agitators, scales, and automated filling systems Completing mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, pipe-fitting, and HVAC repairs within your training and authorization Reading electrical schematics, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and work orders Documenting repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment history, and parts usage in the CMMS Coordinating with Production and other departments regarding equipment repairs and return-to-service testing Following all required safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout, Hot Work Permits, Confined Space Entry, HMIS/GHS, PPE, and OSHA requirements Assisting outside contractors and supporting other Tnemec facilities when needed What We’re Looking For We’re seeking someone who is: Experienced in troubleshooting industrial electrical and automated equipment Knowledgeable about PLCs, VFDs, industrial motors, and three-phase 480V systems Safety-conscious and committed to following established procedures Able to diagnose equipment problems using a systematic approach Comfortable reading electrical schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals Organized and able to prioritize repairs based on production needs A strong communicator who can clearly explain equipment status and repair needs Able to work independently and collaborate with Production, Quality Control, contractors, and other departments Qualifications Requirements: High School Diploma or GED One to two years of industrial maintenance or electrical experience Experience working with three-phase 480V electrical systems and PLCs Experience troubleshooting PLCs, VFDs, industrial motors, and automated manufacturing equipment Basic computer skills and the ability to accurately maintain CMMS records Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 100 pounds Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and frequently bend, twist, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions Ability to work in temperatures up to 105°F during the summer months Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory protection when assigned Willingness to work assigned hours, overtime, and scheduled call-in support as required Willingness to travel to other Tnemec facilities or training locations when needed Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable PLC platforms Experience using a CMMS, such as i. Maint Experience in a coatings, chemical, or other industrial manufacturing environment OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification Formal Lockout/Tagout training Why Tnemec? At Tnemec, we don’t just make coatings—we build careers. We’ve been an employee-owned company for nearly 100 years, and our people are the reason we’ve remained an industry leader. We offer: A strong team environment where your work truly matters Competitive pay and benefits Opportunities for training, growth, and advancement A culture that values safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement The opportunity to work with a variety of industrial systems and manufacturing technologies Ready to Get Started? If you’re ready to apply your maintenance and electrical experience with a company that invests in its people and takes pride in doing things the right way, apply today and become part of the Tnemec family. Qualifications: