About RushOrderTees
RushOrderTees is a leading custom apparel company known for speed, quality, and reliability. Our production environment is fast-paced and highly automated, and we depend on an experienced maintenance team to keep operations running at peak performance.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance efforts across our production facility. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong troubleshooting ability, and a proactive approach to preventing downtime. You’ll play a key role in optimizing equipment performance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
- Perform advanced preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment (printing presses, dryers, conveyors, etc.)
- Lead response to critical equipment failures and minimize downtime in a high-volume production setting
- Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement long-term solutions
- Support installation, calibration, and commissioning of new equipment
- Maintain detailed maintenance records and analyze trends to improve reliability
- Collaborate with production and operations teams to optimize workflow and efficiency
- Ensure strict adherence to safety standards, including OSHA compliance
- Mentor and support junior maintenance staff as needed
Qualifications
- 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong expertise in mechanical, electrical, and control systems troubleshooting
- Experience with automated production equipment; printing or textile equipment experience is a strong plus
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals
- Proven experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Flexibility to work off-hours, weekends, or on-call as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PLCs and basic controls (troubleshooting, not necessarily programming)
- Welding, fabrication, or machining experience
- CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) experience
- OSHA or safety certifications
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Opportunities for advancement in a growing company
- A high-energy, team-oriented work environment