Maintenance Technician

RugPadUSA is a growing e-commerce business looking to find ambitious, inquisitive, and creative individuals who want to make an impact on a dynamic company. Starting in 2013, RugPadUSA has rapidly grown as an innovator in direct-to-consumer manufacturing and fulfillment, expanding to multiple locations around the country. RugPadUSA is committed to designing and producing the highest-quality products for our customers. This is an opportunity for motivated individuals who are looking to grow with a growing company. Applicants should be eager to learn about the many facets of running and managing a business, from day-to-day tasks to generating big-picture ideas.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to bridge the gap between general facility upkeep and full industrial equipment repair. This role is responsible for keeping packaging and material handling equipment running—including boxing automation lines, plastic wrap machines, conveyor systems, and basic production support equipment used in rug pad manufacturing.

You’ll perform scheduled preventive maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues. This role also supports general facility maintenance when needed, including building repairs and grounds upkeep. This is a great fit for someone with solid mechanical aptitude who is ready to grow into more advanced industrial and automation work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on boxing lines, shrink wrap machines, plastic wrap machines, conveyor systems, and palletizers

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues including belts, bearings, chains, sprockets, rollers, and hydraulic & pneumatic systems

• Diagnose and repair basic electrical issues (motors, contactors, switches, sensors, photo eyes)

• Respond to production line breakdowns and restore equipment to operation quickly

• Perform basic welding and fabrication for equipment repairs as needed

• Read and interpret equipment manuals, parts diagrams, and basic schematics

• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and work order records

• Support facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, and dust collection as needed

• Coordinate with operations staff to schedule maintenance during planned downtime

• Support general facility and grounds maintenance tasks as needed, including building repairs, painting, and seasonal upkeep

• Follow all OSHA and company safety procedures

• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications & Skills (Required):

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with hands-on repair ability