Maintenance Tech II - 2nd Shift

Maintenance Tech II - 2nd Shift, 3:00pm - 11:00pm, $28.05 hourly + Shift premium

Achieve daily departmental goals, safety practices, and production while working together as a team. Skilled Maintenance Technician 2 is a highly skilled, experienced professional responsible for overseeing the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of complex manufacturing equipment and systems. This role involves leading and mentoring a team of technicians, performing advanced diagnostics, and developing strategies to improve the reliability and performance of production assets.

The Skilled Maintenance Technician 2 plays a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing processes by reducing downtime and enhancing equipment life cycles.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment (e.g., conveyors, motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatic systems).
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related issues in production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair or replace faulty components (bearings, belts, sensors, wiring, etc.).
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and suggest/implement solutions.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and request replacements as needed.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and basic control systems is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, or on call as needed.
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to schedule maintenance and minimize disruptions to production schedules.
• Communicate effectively to ensure alignment of maintenance activities with production goals.
• Lead and perform troubleshooting of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Quickly diagnose and resolve critical issues to minimize downtime in the production process.
• Oversee and manage the preventative and predictive maintenance program, ensuring that all equipment is maintained according to the schedule and company KPI standard.
• Use vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and other techniques to predict potential equipment failures before they occur.
• Supervise, mentor, and train entry and mid-level maintenance technicians.
• Provide guidance on best practices, safety protocols, and complex troubleshooting tasks.
• Lead the installation, commissioning, and calibration of new manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Provide technical input for improvements and upgrades to existing equipment and machinery.
• Identify areas for improvement in equipment performance, maintenance procedures, and overall operations.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to implement process enhancements that reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, parts used, and machine performance.
• Use CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for tracking, reporting, and planning.
• Provide detailed reports and recommendations to management on equipment status, maintenance trends.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and local government regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety by conducting regular safety audits and ensuring the team follows safe work practices.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and programming, VFDs, sensors, and control systems.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, able to perform deep-level analysis and resolve complex issues.
• Safety: perform safe work practices:
  Support, communicate, and drive Safety.
• Support and communicate utilization of applicable Personal protective equipment.
• Support and communicate Behavioral Based Safety Identify safety hazards and collaborate/investigate with team to resolve.
• Sustains 6-S 360 principles…