MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and continuous improvement of production equipment, automation systems, tooling, and facility systems. This hands-on role supports safe and efficient manufacturing operations by minimizing downtime through preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities. The Maintenance Technician works closely with production, engineering, and leadership teams to maintain equipment reliability and improve overall operational performance.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with machine change overs.
• Preventative maintenance of fixtures & tooling.
• Robot PM & trouble shoot machines.
• Inspects operating machines & equipment for conformance with operational standards.
• Breakdowns and Repairs – responds in a timely manner to machine failure coordinating resources to expedite repair & return to service.
• Predictive & Preventative Maintenance - Maintains predictive/preventive maintenance programs for all production equipment
• Spares Stores – Monitors spare parts inventory & adjusts items stored & quantity to assure parts are available for PM & repair needs.
• New equipment installation or rearrangement – works with maintenance & support staff to install new or existing equipment rearrangement to efficiently complete moves & getting machines back to service.
• Maintain property as well as the maintenance of buildings & grounds.
• Maintain for trucks, lift, & other non-production equipment.
• Suggests changes in working conditions & use of equipment to increase efficiency.
• Takes a proactive approach in both safety & environmental issues.
• Identifies projects or changes to improve reliability & reduce costs. 

Qualifications

• Technical training, apprenticeship, trade school, or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting automated equipment, CNC machinery, robotics, and industrial control systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, sensors, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance practices.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to document maintenance activities electronically.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb ladders.
• Frequently use hands and tools to perform maintenance activities.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at varying heights when necessary.
• Visual ability to inspect equipment and identify defects.

These requirements are based on the existing physical demands outlined in the current position description.

Work Environment

Manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, noise, vibration, dust, and varying temperatures.

• Occasional exposure to chemicals, electrical systems, and outdoor conditions.
• Required use of personal protective equipment as determined by job duties and company policies.
• These conditions reflect the current work environment described for the position.