Maintenance Technician

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 iMaint
• 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.