Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift
Dexter Magnetic Technologies
Summary
The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for ensuring the functionality and reliability of production and facility equipment at Dexter Magnetic Technologies. The technician conducts routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs while adhering to safety standards and operational excellence. By proactively addressing equipment needs and troubleshooting issues, the Maintenance Technician II plays a critical role in minimizing downtime and maintaining high production efficiency.
Job description
Major Responsibilities
- Perform routine inspections on the facility and operations equipment.
- Carry out regular preventive maintenance on facility and production equipment, as assigned, to mitigate risk and reduce downtime.
- Change coolant, oils, and other fluids according to established schedule in CMMS and by following manufacturer recommendations using maintenance manuals and drawings.
- Diagnose, repair, and replace worn parts during assigned work.
- Ensure that all safety standards and policies are followed while completing assigned duties.
- Ensures that all facility areas and workstations are free of hazardous materials and objects that could lead to injuries.
- May be asked to assist Maintenance Technician or external Contractors with repairs.
- Assist with new equipment installation and qualification process.
- Maintain and report accurate records of work activities within CMMS system.
- Provide detailed and accurate reports of work activities and progress to Facilities Manager, including requesting parts or other supplies needed to properly complete assigned tasks.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required.
- Minimum of 2 years in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment.
Successful Skills & Behaviors
- Team Player: Collaborates effectively within a group setting, contributing to team success.
- Positive Attitude: Maintains an upbeat and constructive outlook.
- Organization: Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize tasks efficiently.
- Reliability: Consistently punctual and dependable in attendance and performance.
- Self-Starter: Independently motivated to perform tasks without requiring constant supervision.
- Fast Learner: Quick to adapt to new tools, processes, and a dynamic production environment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma required.
- Minimum of 2 years in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment.
- Team Player: Collaborates effectively within a group setting, contributing to team success.
- Positive Attitude: Maintains an upbeat and constructive outlook.
- Organization: Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and organize tasks efficiently.
- Reliability: Consistently punctual and dependable in attendance and performance.
- Self-Starter: Independently motivated to perform tasks without requiring constant supervision.
- Fast Learner: Quick to adapt to new tools, processes, and a dynamic production environment.
Benefits
- Medical/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic Life/AD&D
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Supplemental Life/AD&D
- 401(k) with Company match
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
Company overview
Dexter Magnetic Technologies, founded in 1951, is a leading manufacturer of magnetic products and solutions serving diverse industries including medical equipment, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor manufacturing. The company specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing complex magnetic circuits, permanent magnets, magnetic assemblies, and electromagnetic systems. With headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Dexter operates as a comprehensive magnetic solutions provider offering customized soft magnetic components and accessories such as ferrite cores, powder cores, amorphous cores, bobbins, and thermistors. The company's medical division is particularly notable for its LifeSep® biomagnetic separation technology, which provides rapid and reliable magnetic bead separation solutions for biotech, life science, and pharmaceutical applications. Dexter's expertise extends to rare earth magnets including NdFeB and Samarium Cobalt, with a focus on DFARS-compliant supply chains for critical defense and medical applications. As part of the Permag family of brands and owned by TSL Engineered Products, the company maintains a strong engineering focus with extensive capabilities in magnetic material selection, assembly design, and program management for high-reliability applications.