Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician II

Company is seeking a motivated self-starter Maintenance Technician II to support manufacturing operations at its Ft Wayne facility. This role is a senior hands-on technician position responsible for advanced troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, mentoring Maintenance Technician I employees, and supporting equipment reliability across batch, mixing, material handling, and packaging systems. Maintenance Technician II plays a key role in transitioning the site from reactive maintenance to a planned, reliability-focused maintenance culture.

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment including mixers, batch systems, hoppers, augers, screw conveyors, pumps, and packaging equipment.
• Conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, drives, and material handling systems.
• Perform advanced preventive and predictive maintenance activities in accordance with PM schedules.
• Support installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic controls issues.
• Perform welding and fabrication as required (MIG/TIG/Stick; cutting and grinding).
• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Mentor and support Maintenance Technician I employees through hands-on coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Assist with maintaining critical spare parts, inventory accuracy, and storage standards.
• Accurately document work orders, PMs, and corrective actions in the CMMS.
• Coordinate and monitor work performed by outside contractors and service providers.
• Respond to equipment alarms and unplanned downtime events.
• Support safety initiatives, lockout/tagout procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, safety, and cost reduction.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Reduced unplanned downtime.
• Increased PM completion and effectiveness.
• Strong technical support for operators and Tech I team members.
• Improved equipment reliability and safety performance.
• Clear documentation and communication with maintenance leadership.
• Continuous Improvement to achieve a World Class Maintenance Department.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, drawings, and basic blueprints.
• Working knowledge of motors, gear reducers, bearings, belts, chains, and drives.
• Basic computer skills (CMMS, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift during extended shifts.
• Very detail-oriented and knowledgeable of tool usage.

Preferred Requirements

• Technical certificate in Industrial Maintenance.
• Experience in batch manufacturing, coatings, flooring, or chemical-based processes.
• Welding experience (MIG, TIG, Stick, cutting, brazing).
• Basic electrical troubleshooting (motors, starters, sensors, VFD awareness).
• Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs and reliability initiatives.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation standards.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of wearing Company standard respirators as qualified by a fit test performed by an authorized agency.