What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Tech position at D6 Inc?
Position Summary
The Maintenance Technician II is an advanced maintenance role with a primary focus on the electrical, controls, and automation systems that drive D6's thermoforming, extrusion, and recycling equipment. This technician diagnoses and repairs complex electrical faults, supports PLC-driven automation, and mentors Maintenance Technician I staff on electrical safety and troubleshooting.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems on production equipment: motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, sensors, and control panels
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams
- Perform installation, wiring, and repair of 120V–480V 3-phase industrial electrical systems
- Program and troubleshoot basic PLC/HMI logic (Beckhoff, Schneider,ABB or equivalent) in coordination with controls engineering
- Maintain and calibrate automated thermoforming, extrusion, and sortation line controls
- Lead root-cause analysis on recurring electrical failures and recommend reliability improvements
- Perform all Maintenance Technician I mechanical duties as needed
- Ensure full compliance with NFPA 70E, LOTO, and arc-flash safety protocols
- Train and mentor Maintenance Technician I staff on electrical safety and basic troubleshooting
- Maintain electrical PM schedules, spare parts inventory, and CMMS documentation
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate's degree or trade certification in Industrial Electrical/Electronics preferred
- 3–5 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing/production environment
- Demonstrated experience with 3-phase motor controls, VFDs, and industrial control panels
- Working knowledge of PLC/HMI systems (Beckhoff/ABB or Schneider preferred)
- Strong understanding of NEC, NFPA 70E, and arc-flash safety standards
- Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics independently
- Prior experience in plastics, packaging, extrusion, or recycling operations a plus
- Journeyman electrician license a plus, not required
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying plant temperatures
- Ability to respond to after-hours/on-call emergency calls as needed
Salary : $25 - $40