Senior Maintenance Technician

Job Summary: 

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide range of functions such as installation, maintenance and repair of equipment and systems. This position will handle complex technical work including electrical, controls and other advanced manufacturing technologies. Daily work will include preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance tasks. This includes working from schematics, drawings, layouts or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in equipment as well as assist in the installation of Production and Development equipment and machinery.

Open position is for a split and/or second shift role.

Essential Functions*: 

• Leads both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, and repair of production equipment with minimal supervision
• Performs complex troubleshooting and repairs, including electrical and controls. May use CAD software and assist with blueprints and tool design
• Familiar with industrial equipment controls and capable of diagnosing and repairing PLC‑related issues
• Modifies existing equipment or processes to improve operation. Works in cooperation with manufacturing engineers and may participate in other production and assembly duties to ensure manufacturing floor flow
• Assist manufacturing engineers in the qualification, debugging, and repair of equipment
• Source and purchase components and parts for preventative and corrective maintenance tasks
• Machine and/or modify mechanical components and fixturing for production use
• Acts as the liaison and point of contact for service contractors and vendors
• Ensures appropriate functionality, and operation of semi-automated systems
• Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and correct equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues
• May train peers on technical repairs, maintenance, and set-up of production equipment
• Documents tasks, PM results and/or corrective actions in CMMS
• Other duties as assigned.

Education / Training / Skills / Experience: 

• High School/Vocational Tech Degree Required
• Associate’s Degree in related engineering or technical field preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a maintenance and/or technician position
• Analytical Trouble Shooting 
• Ability to read technical drawings/prints 
• Technical writing skills 
• Strong mechanical/technical aptitude
• Computer skills as required by stated functions
• High level of initiative and strong work ethic

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 25lbs
• Ability to work on the ground or underneath equipment