Position: Industrial Maintenance Technician Location: Akron area Pay: $25 to $30 per hour - DIRECT HIRE!! Hours: Day Shift, Monday thru Friday Position Summary: PrideStaff is conducting a search for their Akron area client for an experienced Maintenance Technician with wiring and machine set up experience.. The Maintenance Technician will perform maintenance and repairs for assigned production machinery, building systems (HVAC), and facilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on hydraulic and pneumatic machines, electrical or propane lift trucks, and industrial compressors Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling as necessary Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance Prepares reports documenting work performed and maintenance issues found Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Thorough understanding of machines and tools Familiarity with 110/208/220/480-volt circuits and wiring Experience with welding and fabrication Basic understanding of design techniques, principles, and tools necessary for the precise production of technical plans, drawings, models and blueprints Familiarity with Slick 500, Idec PLC’s, ladder logic Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, critical care Short-term & long-term disability insurance 401K retirement program with employer match Paid holidays, sick and vacation time