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About the Role

Maintain, upgrade, and repair equipment and facilities, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Act as a liaison for facilities contractors.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance (PM) and general maintenance on all manufacturing equipment.
Manage the PM system, including entering new equipment, creating PM tasks and frequencies, performing PM, and closing work orders on time.
Collaborate with Operations to determine project feasibility, provide cost input for proposed changes, and execute work.
Liaise with vendors and contractors to coordinate materials, upgrades, and installation or repair of equipment and facility systems.
Dynamically prioritize repairs and projects based on production needs.
Maintain a spare parts inventory for existing equipment and determine spare parts for new equipment purchases.
Assist Operations in detailing machine specifications for new equipment purchases.
Participate in problem-solving and customer complaint resolution.
Communicate equipment, process, material, blueprint, safety, and quality concerns to Operations Leader/Supervisors.
Participate in 5S activities, including daily area and facility cleanup.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and workplace practices.
Accept reassignment to other areas or departments as workload dictates.
Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machinery.
Perform welding for maintenance projects and repairs.
Lead plant safety to ensure compliance of equipment and facilities, following all safety policies and procedures, and utilizing proper safety equipment.
Work well in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
Lead all maintenance-related projects, including facility upgrades, equipment installation, upgrades, and repairs.
Work in a fast-paced environment and respond to equipment downtime with urgency.
Be observant, attentive to detail, and quality and safety conscious.
Utilize above-average math, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Read and interpret blueprints and written technical instructions.
Read and interpret electrical schematics.
Diagnose and repair facilities and production equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls, including PLCs.
Work with general industrial maintenance fluids.
Assist with bloodborne pathogen cleanups.
Address facility issues including plumbing, HVAC, lighting, and electrical.
Lift up to 40 lbs.

Requirements

2-year Engineering/Technology degree or equivalent.
5 years of successful experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Skills

Mechanical repair
Electrical repair
Pneumatic systems
Hydraulic systems
Plumbing systems
HVAC
Lighting
Blueprint interpretation
Electrical schematic interpretation
PLC troubleshooting and repair
Welding
Problem-solving
Teamwork
Independent work
Project leadership
Urgency
Attention to detail
Quality consciousness
Safety consciousness
Math skills
Reasoning skills

Location

Buffalo

Work Type

Onsite
Full-time

Experience Level

5 years of experience

Education Level

2-year Engineering/Technology degree or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Monthly performance incentive

About the Company

Power Drives, Inc. is a Buffalo-based manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered hose, tube, and fluid conveyance systems for a wide range of industrial and mobile equipment applications.
Founded in 1946, PDI is known for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions backed by strong engineering expertise and decades of industry experience.
2026 Buffalo's Business First Best Places To Work Finalist