Senior Maintenance Technician

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify defects and perform repairs on industrial equipment using extensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot automated controls, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Conduct electrical safety checks and repairs on both AC systems (up to 3-phase 480V) and DC systems.
• Replace components such as drives, motors, pumps, heaters, switches, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) panels.
• Maintain compliance with all safety standards throughout maintenance activities.
• Monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and report any unplanned equipment or process malfunctions.
• Support Control Room and Maintenance Storeroom operations and perform tasks such as fabrication utilizing cut and weld equipment.
• Clean up worksite locations in the shop and on the Distribution Center (DC) floor after repairs are completed.
• Track maintenance schedules, hours, spare parts consumption, and warranty information.
• Perform administrative tasks to support maintenance record keeping in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and manage spare parts storeroom locations.
• Work with contractors, equipment rental vendors, and specialized MHE trades as necessary.
• Participate in safety training, advanced skills training, and cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all work is completed following appropriate safety guidelines.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience as a Maintenance Technician.
• Post high school technical/vocational education or military training in industrial maintenance technology and electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and MHE systems.
• Ability to handle complex repairs with minimal supervision and train others as needed.
• Prior industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, preferably in plastics manufacturing.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs and VFDs.
• Strong mechanical skills in industrial settings.
• Familiarity with industry-standard safety protocols and industrial maintenance practices.