Technician II, Maintenace

We awaken the world with energy.

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions.  Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Job title:  Technician II, Maintenance

Position Summary

The Equipment Maintenance Technician II independently performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment. The technician diagnoses equipment failures, restores equipment to operational condition, and supports equipment improvement, installation, and reliability initiatives. The Technician II is expected to work independently on routine and moderately complex problems while providing technical support to less-experienced technicians.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PLC/HMI diagnostics, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
• Repair and replace motors, drives, sensors, actuators, valves, cylinders, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, and other equipment components.
• Troubleshoot basic PLC-controlled equipment and identify I/O, sensor, actuator, and communication issues.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting using appropriate meters and test equipment within established qualifications and safety requirements.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify root causes of recurring failures.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and recommend changes based on equipment condition.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Assist engineering with equipment modifications, process improvements, and reliability projects.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to Technician I employees.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment history in the CMMS.
• Monitor spare-parts usage and identify critical spare-parts requirements.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities for chronic equipment problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, MTBF, MTTR, safety, and maintainability.
• Follow all LOTO, electrical safety, machine safety, chemical safety, and EHS requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource during equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Demonstrate commitment to 5S, 3R

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent industrial maintenance training preferred.
• 7 years of industrial equipment maintenance experience, preferably in high-volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and HMI systems preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment and mechanical diagnostic tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work compressed week schedules including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Able to collaborate effectively with all team members

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion. 

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Recruitment Fraud Alert Notice

We have recently become aware of fraudulent recruiting activities in which individuals falsely claiming to represent LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. contact job seekers, advertise fictitious employment opportunities, request personal information, or seek payment in connection with an application or job offer.

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. will never request payment, fees, gift cards, banking transfers, or purchases from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. We also do not request sensitive personal information, such as a Social Security number or date of birth, during the initial application or interview process. Certain information may be required only after a legitimate offer has been accepted and as part of the formal onboarding, payroll, background-screening, or employment-verification process.

Authorized LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. representatives conducting recruiting business by email will use an official “@lgensol.com” email address. Candidates should be cautious of communications originating from personal email accounts or requests to communicate exclusively through platforms such as Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook/Live.com, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Discord, or iMessage.

If you receive a suspicious communication or believe someone is fraudulently representing LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc., do not respond or provide personal information, send money, or click any links or attachments.

We take recruitment fraud seriously and encourage all candidates to remain vigilant. Our goal is to help protect job seekers from fraudulent activity and identity theft.