Equipment Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

This position will provide comprehensive maintenance support to Proterra's Maintenance Supervisor and other site leadership team members. You will be responsible for providing a full range of technical solutions to client groups at the site and be in an environment where you can have a greater impact. This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and collaborate with team members located at the manufacturing facility.

About the Role – You will:

• Perform highly diversified duties related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of production and automation equipment
• Diagnose and resolve emergency and unscheduled equipment failures with urgency and accuracy, minimizing production impact
• Execute scheduled preventative maintenance plans to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
• Troubleshoot complex equipment issues leveraging mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skillsets
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to perform required maintenance
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of PLC logic and utilize that knowledge to troubleshoot equipment independently and support others in troubleshooting activities
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair robotic systems, servo drives, vision systems, HMI components, control network components, and motor controls
• Accurately document all maintenance activities including work performed, parts used, root cause findings, and corrective actions in the CMMS or applicable system
• Communicate effectively across shifts and with engineering, operations, and automation teams to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities including Kaizen events, root cause analysis (RCA), and PM optimization initiatives — contributing ideas and driving solutions that improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Support the development and refinement of standard work and preventative maintenance procedures based on field experience and equipment data
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, testing equipment, and material handling equipment safely and effectively
• Comply with all safety regulations and maintain clean, organized work areas in accordance with 5S standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

About Our Group:

• As strategic partners, the Maintenance team strives to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients each and every day.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.
• We treat each other with respect……and always try to have a little fun every day!
• This position will be part of the Maintenance team that supports Proterra's Manufacturing operations.
• You will report to the Maintenance Supervisor and collaborate with team members located at the manufacturing facility.

About You:

• Self-starter with the ability to adapt interpersonal styles and techniques to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, establish trust / credibility, and act with complete integrity.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful and diligent.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English, written and verbal, communication skills.

Your Experience Includes:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Mechatronics degree and/or 5 years of experience working with automation assembly lines (i.e., mechanically, electrically or pneumatics).
• Demonstrated experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred)
• Hands-on experience with…