Technician, Maintenance

Position Summary: Senior-level position responsible for diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical failures, and ensuring that all machinery operates efficiently. This role involves advanced troubleshooting, leadership responsibilities, and oversight of critical maintenance tasks. A deep understanding of mechanical systems, machinery, automation and safety protocols is essential.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the maintenance team in troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

• Perform high-level repairs and major overhauls of equipment, including gearboxes, pumps, motors, and machinery critical to production

• Analyze equipment failure trends and work with the team to identify long-term solutions to recurring problems

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to increase machinery uptime and extend equipment life

• Provide technical guidance and training to junior mechanics and assist in skill development

• Assist with the planning and execution of plant shutdowns, overhauls, and equipment installations

• Review and approve maintenance schedules, work orders, and parts requisitions

• Monitor equipment performance and suggest improvements or upgrades to machinery and systems

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe work environment at all times

• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance work, including root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Perform software updates and configure new/replacement electrical devices.

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or GED (Advanced certifications, technical school, or associate degree in mechanical engineering preferred)

• 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical systems, with a focus on troubleshooting and repair

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical systems, tools, and machinery

• Experience in leading a team and mentoring junior mechanics

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills with the ability to handle complex machinery failures

• Experience with preventive maintenance planning, asset management, and inventory control

• Familiarity with electrical and control systems (PLC troubleshooting, motor controls, etc.).

• Experience reading and interpreting electrical/mechanical drawings.

• Strong communication skills

Candidates must be willing and able to work:

• In an industrial environment where there will be exposure to elevated high heat and humidity, fiberglass dust, and hazardous chemicals.

• In a safety-sensitive, demanding, detail oriented, deadline driven environment that requires simultaneous handling of multiple priorities. 

• Independently and as a member of a team. 

• May be required to work up to a 12-hour shift.

Candidates must be capable of safely and efficiently performing the following tasks:

• Work from verbal and /or written work instructions.

• Lifting and carrying up to 50lbs.

• Frequent use of manual, electric, and pneumatic hand tools.

• Frequent standing, sitting, bending, kneeling, squatting, ladder and stair climbing and occasional crawling, twisting, and lying.

• Frequent reaching and repetitive manipulation of hands for simple grasping, pushing, and pulling.

• Wearing of personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, gloves, protective garments, and respirators.