Senior Maintenance Tech
About the role
This position supports all aspects of Maintenance and Facilities with the priorities and agenda set forth by Facilities Leadership. It interacts with different levels of inter‑organizational personnel, vendors, and consultants. Strong customer interaction skills, independent problem‑solving ability, and computer literacy are critical. The role works in a team environment and provides direction to others with diverse cultural and technical backgrounds. It reports directly to the Facility Operations and Planning Manager and is a 3rd‑shift position.
Responsibilities
- Use hand and power tools as well as other equipment to perform carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, pipefitting, painting, HVAC, and other repairs and maintenance.
- Operate and maintain facility systems such as air compressors, dryers, wet and dry fire systems, cooling tower systems, and overhead doors.
- Apply moderately complex electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment.
- Perform regular preventive maintenance on facility and production equipment and systems.
- Adhere to established industry and enterprise standards, policies, and practices relating to safety, quality, schedule, cost, accounting, purchasing, and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in the implementation of Continuous Improvements (CI) projects, space‑planning projects, and capital projects.
- Communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
- Conduct and complete on‑the‑job training and technical self‑study programs for career development.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in facility maintenance.
- Working knowledge of maintenance lift equipment, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
- Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures.
- Operational knowledge of air compressors, dryers, wet and dry fire systems, and cooling towers.
- Willing and able to climb above the shop floor or use a man‑lift as needed to make repairs.
- Familiarity with preventive‑maintenance (PM) procedures, including performing PMs and logging work‑order completion.
- Ability to work with planners/schedulers to optimize preventive‑maintenance procedures and document maintenance activities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred qualifications
- Deep expertise in specific facilities and maintenance fields such as plumbing, electrical, construction, HVAC, or building infrastructure maintenance.
- Familiarity with modern construction, building codes, and practices.
- Knowledge of electricity and electrical systems (AC/DC, relays, switches, fuses, breakers, motors).
- Experience with cutting, grinding, welding, and fabrication.
- Advanced mechanical knowledge of machine components (pulleys, levers, belts, etc.), pneumatics, hydraulics, bearings, lubrication theory, equipment alignments, and preventive maintenance.
- Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
- Capability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and building drawings and schematics.
- Skill in identifying, specifying, sourcing, and ordering supplies and equipment.
- Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) systems.
Pay
Salary range: $58,556.00 – $87,834.00 (compensation may vary based on factors such as job level, market location, knowledge, skills, performance, and experience).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, volunteer days, etc.)
- 401(k) savings plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Health lifestyle programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits and employee discounts
- Career development opportunities
- Incentive bonus
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Parental leave and adoption benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule
This is a 3rd‑shift, onsite position requiring five days per week. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.