Maintenance Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures reliability of machinery and equipment by completing preventive maintenance on machinery and systems.
• Performs tasks including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, PLC, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of equipment.
• Troubleshoot, modify, and diagnose issues with PLC systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) to support production efficiency.
• Reads and interprets equipment manuals, diagrams, sketches, engineering specifications, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Uses hand tools and measuring instruments to determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts.
• Assembles, installs, adjusts, and calibrates mechanical and electrical machinery and equipment.
• Dismantles, repairs, rebuilds, and replaces equipment and parts as needed.
• Adheres to all plant safety policies.
• Participates in plant-wide safety, housekeeping, Operational Excellence, and Lean Manufacturing programs.
• Provides assistance and guidance to junior maintenance colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) or technical training and 2-3 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience and/or equivalent training in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Technical or professional certification preferred and/or completion of Associates degree in related field.
• 3+ years and/or equivalent experience preferred in PLC and HMI configuration control circuit analysis, design, troubleshooting and solving software/hardware issues, high voltage electrical maintenance, mechanical repairs, hydraulics, and pneumatics in an industrial environment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrates ability to select and operate appropriate hand, power and specialty tools and diagnostic equipment to complete job tasks.
• Possesses an operational knowledge of automated industrial machinery, and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrates ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and work orders.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively communicate issues and solutions to team members.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot, disassemble, and reassemble manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills.
• Possesses the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software.