Manufacturing Technician Maintenance 3

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and rebuild all production equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Coordinate maintenance processes with the production department so that production output and packaging are least affected
• Respond to calls from production and management to make repairs
• Perform established preventative maintenance programs
• Assist with all aspects of new equipment installation
• Assist management with scheduling maintenance projects
• Maintain accurate and complete departmental records
• Record all work in Fiix CMMS
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, construction drawings, machine manuals, and electrical blueprints/schematics
• Ensure all equipment adheres to applicable safety requirements
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain good 6S housekeeping standards
• Work with contractors as needed
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Nature & Scope

Works within well‑defined instructions, using established procedures and under supervision to perform assigned tasks.

Knowledge & Skills

• Read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics (know symbols)
• Able to mentor and train Technicians 1 and 2
• In‑depth knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to understand relay logic
• Ability to perform major electrical repairs
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code
• Able to design and implement equipment improvements
• Able to troubleshoot PLC systems to component level
• Able to download or upload PLC programs
• Able to change and program drives and HMIs
• Strong knowledge of Allen Bradley and Omron programs
• Able to select replacement parts for obsolete components
• Able to make changes to programs when needed
• Able to perform preventive maintenance on all equipment
• Ability to write preventive maintenance procedures
• Able to lead, critique, and improve Kaizens
• Able to champion, guide, and present 6S projects
• Participate in regular 6S activities
• Able and willing to correct PPE violations when seen and report continued violations to leads
• Ability to identify safety hazards and implement corrective actions
• All prior knowledge and skills requirements for lower levels of technician
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job

Experience

5 + years of experience in industrial maintenance, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, DC drives, servos, solenoids, photo eyes, relays, limit switches, electric motors, and PLC systems (preferably Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Direct Logic).

Education / Certification

High school diploma or GED. Associate’s degree in an electrical or mechanical field or graduation from a trade school; any certifications are a plus, preferred but not mandatory.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
• High‑volume manufacturing environment with forklift traffic
• Potentially higher noise levels – hearing protection required
• Ability to stand for long periods (8–10 hours)
• May need to lift up to 40 lb

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Maintenance Supervisor and Manager