About this role
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.
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What Youll Do
As a Maintenance Technician, youll 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
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What Were Looking For
Were 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 105F 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 iMaint
- Experience in a coatings, chemical, or other industrial manufacturing environment
- OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification
- Formal Lockout/Tagout training
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Why Tnemec?
At Tnemec, we dont just make coatings—we build careers. Weve been an employee-owned company for nearly 100 years, and our people are the reason weve 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
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Ready to Get Started?
If youre 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.