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The Maintenance Technician (Level A) is a highly skilled industrial maintenance professional responsible for maximizing the performance, uptime, and reliability of manufacturing equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient operations while supporting product quality and cost-effectiveness. Working in a hands-on manufacturing environment, you will apply precision maintenance practices, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement strategies to keep operations running at peak performance.\nKey Responsibilities\nEquipment Maintenance & Repair\nPerform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide range of industrial equipment.\nMaintain mechanical systems such as bearings, motors, gearboxes, belts, chains, and pulleys.\nService conveyors, piping systems, and utility systems (steam, air, water).\nMaintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.\nTroubleshooting & Problem Solving\nDiagnose and resolve equipment issues affecting safety, quality, and productivity.\nIdentify root causes of failures and implement effective corrective actions.\nRestore equipment to safe operating condition quickly and efficiently.\nProactive Maintenance Execution\n Preventive Maintenance (PM): Perform scheduled inspections, 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