Maintenance Technician

2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

This role combines multi-craft mechanical and electrical maintenance responsibilities to support a high-volume warehouse and labeling operation. The 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of building and production machinery, equipment, and systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical controls, and PLC-driven equipment. The position plays a key role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the facility and its production lines during 2nd shift.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, maintain, repair, and overhaul warehouse and labeling department machinery, equipment, and building systems, including safety and process improvements.
• Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic systems, including pumps and flow systems, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
• Perform maintenance wiring and electrical work, including installation of motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, and power circuits.
• Inspect motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, lighting, heating, and power circuits to identify issues and ensure safe operation.
• Perform preventative maintenance and running repairs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Install, connect, adjust, and calibrate electrical gauges and recording instruments to support accurate monitoring and control.
• Perform and strictly follow lockout/tagout procedures to ensure safe work on energized equipment.
• Work on electrical maintenance and capital projects as directed, completing tasks in a timely and efficient manner to meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Support annual electronic control requirements related to seamer performance and thermal processing calibration.
• Coordinate with supervision to maintain appropriate levels of electrical parts and supplies at the distribution center.
• Provide input to supervision and management regarding plant electrical maintenance needs for both short-term and long-term applications.
• Support training and development efforts to help electrical staff build and improve skills in electricity, circuitry, power distribution, building codes, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Continuously work on self-development and assist in developing electrical staff in programming, applications, and operation of PLC systems.
• Support maintenance crews in all departments by sharing electrical and PLC-related information and troubleshooting expertise.
• Troubleshoot panels, variable frequency drives (VFDs), power sources, and control circuits, including re-wiring as needed.
• Log in to PLC programs for troubleshooting and diagnostic purposes to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and coworkers regarding work status, issues found, and changes that occur while performing tasks.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area to support safety and efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse through proper handling of tools, equipment, and access points.
• Conduct all operations in a manner that promotes safety and complies with OSHA and other applicable standards.
• Use appropriate hand tools, power tools, and test equipment safely and effectively while performing maintenance tasks.

Essential

Skills:

• 5–7+ years of multi-craft maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing maintenance, including mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience as a general mechanic in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting, including power distribution and control systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated experience working with 480V three-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, circuit diagrams, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment controlled by PC-based controllers and mechanical equipment sequencers.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for panels, VFDs, power sources, and control circuits.
• Ability to log into PLC programs for troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Sound experience in solid state circuitry and devices, including high-voltage DC rectifier and control circuits.
• Proficiency in the use of test equipment such as multimeters, clamp-on ammeters, and ohmmeters.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively for maintenance work.
• Knowledge of and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures and OSHA safety standards.
• Ability to pass a Multi-Craft Aptitude Test covering mechanical and electrical skills.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with supervisors, management, and maintenance crews.

Additional Skills &

Qualifications:

• Manufacturing maintenance experience gained through an apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience with PLC…