What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician Day Shift (A Crew) position at The AZEK Company?
Hours: 6:45AM to 7PM on a rotating 2/2/3 schedule.
Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair (Primary Responsibility)
What Makes You a Strong Fit
Equipment Troubleshooting & Repair (Primary Responsibility)
- Independently diagnose and repair equipment issues with a focus on minimizing downtime.
- Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures on complex industrial equipment.
- Utilize VFDs, motor control systems, HMIs, and PLC logic (Allen-Bradley preferred) for troubleshooting purposes.
- Maintain and improve production line performance through rapid response to equipment failures.
- Reduce mean time to repair (MTTR) and prevent repeat failures through strong root-cause analysis.
- Work autonomously to plan, prioritize, and complete work orders per shift.
- Maintain an 85% on-time completion rate for assigned work orders.
- Own scheduled PM tasks, ensuring completion and accuracy.
- Identify risks before breakdowns occur and recommend improvements to prevent recurring issues.
- Support reliability efforts, contributing to reduced unplanned downtime.
- Lead by example on 6S expectations and uptime improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to TPM activities and equipment health checks.
- Support improvement projects that increase throughput, speed, or reliability.
- Commission equipment after maintenance, ensuring smooth and accurate startup with minimal adjustments required.
- Communicate effectively with operators, supervisors, and fellow maintenance techs.
- Share knowledge with team members and help elevate best practices across shifts.
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment (required).
- Must be able to work independently with limited direction.
- Strong history of troubleshooting industrial equipment in fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency with:
- Electrical & electronic systems
- Motor controllers, VFDs, relays, sensors
- Mechanical systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Experience navigating PLC ladder logic for troubleshooting (programming not required, but troubleshooting is).
- Welding experience (stick or wire) is a plus.
- Strong root-cause analysis skills.
- Capable of diagnosing complex problems without escalation.
- Solid mathematical aptitude applied to maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Self-directed, motivated, and reliable.
- Comfortable in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
- Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and safety.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and maneuver large, heavy equipment.
- Must be able to stand for long periods and work in varying temperature environments.
- Ability to wear PPE at all times.
- Must pass a Physical Abilities Test.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical training, two-year maintenance certification, or trade school background is preferred.
- Forklift experience required (must complete Return Polymers forklift certification).
- Welding certifications are a plus.