Maintenance Technician
Located in Gowanda, NY
Salary: $18-$21/hr
Express Employment Professionals is currently recruiting for our Gowanda, NY client.
This entry-level role supports maintenance activities involving manufacturing equipment, utilities, and basic facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, eager to learn, and able to support routine and preventive maintenance tasks under supervision.
Details of the Role:
The position of Maintenance Technician I is responsible for assisting with preventive, corrective, and routine maintenance on equipment and facility systems. During a standard workday, you will perform basic troubleshooting, equipment inspections, and maintenance support.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic equipment under supervision.
- Support routine equipment inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments.
- Respond to maintenance requests and breakdowns as directed.
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately.
- Assist with equipment installations, moves, or upgrades.
- Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
- Support general facility upkeep where required (e.g., minor repairs).
- Follow all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other maintenance duties based on site needs and training.
Qualifying Attributes and Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical coursework preferred.
- 0–2 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn electrical and equipment systems.
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and basic diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to read simple diagrams, instructions, and manuals.
- Strong teamwork and time-management skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb as required.
Adequate vision for equipment inspection and reading documentation
Hours are M-F 8 am to 430 pm.
The Maintenance Tech is someone that is more entry level that we can mold. $18-$21 an hour.
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Benefits of working with Express:
- Holiday pay
- Medical benefits
- 401K
- Training
- Scholarship opportunities
About Express Employment Professionals:
Express Employment Professionals specializes in a variety of industries, including Commercial/Manufacturing, Warehousing, Skilled Trades, Administrative, Human Resources, Accounting, Sales and Marketing and more. We are able to fill these needs through direct hire, contract-to-hire and contract opportunities. There is no fee to candidates for our service; we are a Human Resources Solution company assisting business in finding top talent. In 2025 we put over 5000 people to work in Chautauqua and surrounding Counties. Let us help you today! Learn more about our local office at our website: www.expresspros.com/jamestownny
For a complete listing of all open positions, visit www.expresspros.com/JamestownNY/Job-Openings.aspx
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17 East Fourth St
Jamestown, NY 14701
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33 Church St 3rd Floor
Fredonia, NY 14063
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33 Church Street
3rd Floor
Fredonia, NY 14063
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