Maintenance Technician II

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for repairing, adjusting, and maintaining production equipment on a daily basis. Holding a Forklift Certification, this role directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational profitability.

Core Maintenance & Technical Duties

• Work Order Management: Receive work orders for assigned areas and prioritize tasks as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Electrical & Electronics: Read electrical schematics, troubleshoot electrical equipment, change motors, and support electronic interfaces for robotic/CNC systems.
• Mechanical & Hydraulics: Perform mechanical troubleshooting, rebuild gearboxes, splice conveyor belts, install/move machinery, and execute pneumatic and hydraulic repairs.
• General Fabrication & Trades: Perform minor welding applications and install/repair plumbing systems.
• Production Support: Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all production equipment to minimize downtime.

Operational & Safety Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance: Strictly follow and support the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) program.
• Policy Adherence: Comply with all company policies, departmental safety guidelines, quality procedures, and operational standards, reporting any deviations immediately.
• Workplace Upkeep: Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in process improvements using internal quality systems.
• Cross-Functional Support: Perform duties of other maintenance positions and execute additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience:
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience required.
• Certifications:
• Forklift Certified.
• Technical Skills & Knowledge:
• Robotics & CNC: Knowledge of robotic/CNC systems with the ability to support electronic interfaces, mechanical installation, design/fabrication, repair, and maintenance for automation devices.
• Schematics & Blueprints: Ability to read and interpret machine designs, electrical schematics, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics, and blueprints.
• Problem-Solving:
• Proven ability to evaluate design flaws and implement corrective actions to eliminate chronic equipment problems and reduce excessive downtime.
• Documentation & Mathematics:
• Basic math and engineering skills to support machine design/modification. Ability to develop operating/maintenance manuals and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Communication:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• System Knowledge:
• Comprehensive working knowledge of department safety, quality, company policies, and all operational machinery/processes required for repair.
• Work Environment & Physical Demands:
• Working Environment: Manufacturing warehouse environment featuring industrial woodworking machinery.
• Work Pace: Functions at a pace ranging from occasional to frequent.
• Physical Demands:
• Lifting: Frequently handles weights between 1 lbs. – 49 lbs.; occasionally lifts, carries, pushes, pulls weights from 50 lbs. up to 100 lbs.
• Critical Motions: Frequent lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, crawling, trunk turning, and twisting.