Maintenance Technician II

Overview:

The Maintenance Technician II installs, maintains, and repairs production and manufacturing equipment. Inspects equipment for proper functioning and performs preventative maintenance duties per manufacturer's specifications.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or THREE years related experience and/or training in manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair; or equivalent combination of continued education and experience.

• Moderate knowledge of and/or experience with PLC.

Other Functions

• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, and accurately record data required.

• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts, as required.

• Must be able to frequently stand, walk, kneel, reach, climb, pull, and bend with full range of body motion.

• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

• Must be able to work independently and/or on a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong analytical skills and systematic approach to troubleshooting and problem solving is required.

• Preferred, but not required

  • Experience with compressors/ammonia systems (e.g., refrigeration systems).

  • Experience with PLC (e.g., industrial maintenance, computer control systems, etc.).

  • Experience with basic electrical systems (e.g., starters, fuses, contacts, relays).

  • Experience with conveyors (air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed controls).

  • Experience with electrical systems (installation, frequency drive, troubleshooting)

  • Experience with electronics (e.g., level probes, flow meters, drives/VFDs, etc.).

  • Experience with gearing and gear boxes (rebuilds, ordering parts, machining parts).

  • Experience with hydraulic systems (high pressure cylinders, pumps, valves, troubleshooting).

  • Experience with kinematics (e.g., line speed/sprocket size ratios, etc.).

  • Review rating instructions.

  • Experience with packaging/high speed production (e.g., bottling, consumer products, etc.).

  • Experience with pneumatics (solenoids, cylinders, motor brakes, reading, troubleshooting).

  • Experience with pneumatics/air compression (e.g., valves, cylinders, etc.).

  • Experience with preventative maintenance (computerized preventative charts/data).

  • Experience with pumps (e.g., troubleshooting, replacing seals/motors, understanding specs).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PLC, HVAC, Ammonia, Refrigeration, or other specialty certifications preferred, but not required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in hot and cold climates, both indoors and outdoors.

Language Skills:

• English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be beneficial based on business necessity.

Responsibilities:

• Perform complete preventative maintenance inspection and service on all production and manufacturing equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications and company guidelines.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain equipment to the desired company performance standards.

• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.

• Comply with all company work and safety rules and regulatory compliance rules and regulations.

• Use all personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA regulations.

• Possess the necessary personal tools to perform duties.