Press Maintenance Technician

Nesco Resource ·nescoresource.com

Location Bardstown, KY
Salary USD 62,400 - 85,280 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Skilled Trades 26-21864
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PRESS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Keep the Production Floor Moving!

SALARY: $62,400 – $85,280/year, based on experience
Resume Required

Are you a skilled maintenance professional who knows how to troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild heavy industrial equipment? Do you have hands-on experience with mechanical presses, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems?

If you're looking for an opportunity where your mechanical expertise directly impacts production, this could be the position for you!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Press Maintenance Technician, you'll play a critical role in keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently. You'll troubleshoot equipment, perform repairs and preventive maintenance, and help minimize costly downtime.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Disassemble, repair, rebuild, and reassemble metal-forming presses

  • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

  • Perform preventive maintenance and emergency repairs on production equipment

  • Use hand and power tools, welders, torque wrenches, impacts, magnetic drills, and hydraulic jacks

  • Perform rigging, grinding, fitting, scraping, and machine alignment

  • Install and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems

  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals

  • Inspect equipment before and after repairs to ensure proper operation

  • Assist with new equipment installation and continuous improvement projects

  • Work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams

  • Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time

  • Train and mentor Maintenance Trainees and assist with training on new equipment

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on industrial maintenance experience and the ability to diagnose problems quickly and safely.

Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years of manufacturing and machine maintenance experience

  • Experience maintaining, rebuilding, or repairing mechanical presses or heavy industrial equipment

  • Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems

  • Experience using hand and power tools

  • Ability to read blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals

  • Strong mechanical aptitude with a commitment to safety and quality

  • High School Diploma or GED required

  • Comfortable working with oils, grease, solvents, and in confined spaces

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Experience with any of the following is a plus:

Robotics • PLCs • Automation • Mechanical Handling Systems

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

This is a hands-on maintenance role for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with heavy industrial equipment, and keeping production running at peak performance.

If you're the person everyone calls when a machine goes down and you know how to diagnose it, fix it, and get it running again — we want to hear from you!

Resume Required — Apply Today!

COM119
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Press Maintenance Technician role?
Nesco Resource is hiring for the Press Maintenance Technician position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Press Maintenance Technician job located?
The Press Maintenance Technician role with Nesco Resource is based in Bardstown, KY, US.
What does the Press Maintenance Technician role pay?
Nesco Resource lists the Press Maintenance Technician role at USD 62,400–85,280 per year.
Is the Press Maintenance Technician role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Nesco Resource.
What experience level is the Press Maintenance Technician role?
The Press Maintenance Technician position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Press Maintenance Technician role at Nesco Resource?
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