Maintenance Technician - Night Shift
Company: Evapco
Role summary
Maintenance Technician - Night Shift is a role at Evapco in Taneytown, Maryland, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-05. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Maintenance Technician - Night Shift
- Company
- Evapco
- Location
- Taneytown, Maryland, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-05
Job description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Night Shift
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor
Shift Hours: 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM (Monday through Thursday, with occasional weekends)
Position Summary
The Night Shift Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, rebuilding, and installing a wide variety of metal manufacturing fabrication equipment and facility systems. This position requires a skilled professional with strong electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic expertise who can work independently and as part of a team to ensure minimal downtime and optimal equipment performance. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, quick learner, and reliable team member with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
Major Areas of Responsibility
Equipment Maintenance & Repair
Maintain, repair, rebuild, and install various metal manufacturing fabrication machines, including but not limited to: shears, presses, punches, welding power supplies, lasers, tube mills, spinners, and other production equipment
Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and/or hydraulic failures and execute timely repairs
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) on production machinery, vehicles, and forklifts on a regular basis
Maintain, inspect, and repair all production machinery, equipment, and vehicles while documenting all work performed
Facility & Grounds Maintenance
Maintain, repair, rebuild, and install various buildings and related utilities
Perform plumbing, welding, electrical, and construction type projects as needed
Assist in other areas of the plant when required
Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance
Maintain, repair, and rebuild forklifts, man-lifts, company vehicles, cranes, and other material handling equipment
Documentation & Communication
Complete maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner
Document all maintenance activities, diagnostic findings, and repairs in SharePoint
Maintain a neat and orderly work area, parts supply, and toolbox at all times
Keep the department clean and organized on a daily basis
Team Collaboration & Training
Train any less experienced maintenance personnel
Participate in team and shop business problem-solving activities including quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
Identify process bottlenecks and recommend solutions
Safety & Compliance
Respond to emergency maintenance calls during on and off shift hours
Be available during all snow events
Abide by the employee handbook and all company policies
Insure adherence to company policies and work rules while maintaining a safe work environment
Wear PPE when required
Position Challenges & Latitude
This role requires an individual who can think critically through problems and persist until they are resolved. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:
Self-motivation and the ability to work independently or collaboratively as jobs require
Superior service skills and professionalism in day-to-day dealings with coworkers
Strong attendance and work ethics, setting a positive example for others
Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methods
A cheerful and positive attitude even in challenging situations
Commitment to continually improving quality, safety, 5-S, and productivity within areas of responsibility
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience Requirements
Required Qualifications
Minimum 4 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Advanced understanding of industrial electrical systems (120/277/480 volts), mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic theory
Fabrication skills including welding, grinding, plasma cutting, and torch operation
Ability to read and interpret drawing packets including electrical schematics
Understanding and proper use of various measuring devices such as micrometers, dial calipers, electrical multi-meters, vibration meters, sound meters, and pressure meters
Familiarity with common hand and power tools
Basic shop math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, whole numbers, and fractions)
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Vocational school training or certification
Strong preference for candidates with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic expertise
Experience with metal manufacturing fabrication equipment
Previous experience training or mentoring other maintenance personnel
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment
Manufacturing, office, and outdoor environments
Exposure to various weather conditions when working outdoors or responding to facility emergencies
May be required to work above ground at heights up to 40 feet
May be required to work in tanks, below grade, and in confined spaces
Physical Requirements
Continuous standing, squatting, bending, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday
Lifting of 50 lbs. or less on a regular basis
Good mechanical hand coordination and cognitive abilities
Must be able to wear PPE when required
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