Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced preventive maintenance activities on manufacturing equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
• Independently troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
• Repair and replace machinery components including motors, sensors, actuators, belts, bearings, fittings, hoses, relays, switches, and other equipment components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests, evaluating issues and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify potential reliability concerns, escalating complex technical issues when necessary.
• Support machine setup, equipment modifications, and installation activities to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Assist with equipment validation, testing, and commissioning activities in compliance with SOP, FDA, and ISO standards.
• Interpret mechanical drawings, equipment manuals, electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic diagrams to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Utilize maintenance management systems to accurately document work orders, inspections, repairs, parts usage, and equipment history.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, downtime reduction, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain tools, spare parts, and work areas in a safe, organized, and audit-ready condition.
• Follow all safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies while performing maintenance activities.
• Assist in the onboarding and training of Junior Maintenance Technicians as needed.
• Effectively communicate equipment status, maintenance activities, and shift handoff information to team members, supervisors, and manufacturing personnel.
• Work flexible hours including 2nd and 3rd shifts, weekends, overtime, and extended hours as business needs require.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience in lieu of education required.
• College, technical school, or trade school degree in Engineering Mechanics, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electronics, or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of SOP, FDA, ISO, and applicable quality and regulatory requirements preferred.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems used in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with CNC equipment and automated manufacturing systems preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices including lockout/tagout and safe equipment maintenance procedures.
• Working knowledge of maintenance management software and computerized maintenance tracking systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and maintenance software systems.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve a wide range of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment issues.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, hydraulic diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ability to diagnose and replace faulty sensors, switches, relays, motor starters, actuators, and related components.
• Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance activities effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring devices, and standard maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to accurately document maintenance activities and equipment performance data.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to maintenance, manufacturing, and supervisory personnel.
• Flexibility to work overtime in response to business needs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and perform physical work for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.

Critical Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or similarly technical environment.
• Demonstrated experience performing preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using maintenance management systems and documenting maintenance activities.
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment preferred.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, TPM, Six Sigma, or related operational excellence methodologies is a plus.

Competencies

• Collaborates
• Drives Results
• Communicates Effectively
• Action Oriented
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Nimble Learning