What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Technician II / Maintenance Technician (First and Second Shift) position at Sun Metalon?
Production Technician II / Maintenance Technician (HIRING FIRST AND SECOND SHIFT)
About SUN METALON:
SUN METALON is a visionary company reshaping the future of advanced manufacturing. Come join the future of metal recycling.
Position Summary:
Responsible for advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and technical support across production and facilities
equipment.
Serves as the team's escalation point for mechanical, electrical, and process issues while being hands-on with daily production operation activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Remain hands-on in day-to-day production: operate and set up assigned equipment, perform routine adjustments and cleaning, and support material handling and forklift operation alongside Production Technicians.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facilities equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues beyond standard operator troubleshooting;escalate to engineering or outside vendors when needed.
- Lead machine set-ups, changeovers, and complex adjustments; calibrate and verify process instrumentation (e.g., O2sensors, temperature probes, pressure gauges/regulators).
- Complete and document preventive maintenance activities, repair records, and parts/inventory needs to support minimal unplanned downtime.
- Train, mentor, and provide hands-on support to Production Technicians on operating procedures, safety practices, andbasic troubleshooting.
- Provide technical coverage across shifts as needed to support multi-shift production and off-hours equipment issues.
- Partner with the Production Leader on root cause analysis for recurring downtime and recommend equipment or processimprovements.
- Ensure full compliance with safety procedures (PPE, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection, confined space whereapplicable) during all maintenance activities.- Accurately track and report downtime, repair details, and OEE-impacting events.
- Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or machine operation with progressive troubleshooting and repairresponsibility (metal recycling/processing environment preferred).
- Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills; able to independently read and interpretwiring diagrams, schematics, and technical manuals
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute preventive maintenance programs.
- Forklift experience required; comfortable with hands-on material handling as part of daily duties.
- Welding, fabrication, or metalworking experience is a plus.
- Strong communication and mentoring skills; comfortable training and supporting other technicians.
- Proficient with computer-based maintenance logs, work order systems, and basic office software.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, as production demands require.
- Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Active presence on the manufacturing floor and in equipment/mechanical areas, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand,walk, climb, and use hands and arms for maintenance and repair tasks, including work near heat sources and movingmachinery. Shift hours based on production schedules, which may include nights, weekends, and overtime
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $30