Maintenance Technician II

Maintenance Technician II performs advanced mechanical and electrical equipment repair and troubleshooting work. The work will involve coordinating the maintenance, installation, and modification of various types of machines. The role will have limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment within a fast-paced industrial setting.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the improvement of Polytech Fibers’ productivity and safety through various maintenance initiatives that include but is not limited to installing engineering modifications, changes, and updates to machinery and equipment
Complete a variety of tasks related to maintenance of machinery, including plumbing, electrical jobs, heating and air conditioning, structural concerns and more depending on the scope of the project
Install highly technical mechanical equipment according to the manufacturer’s recommendations in a timely manner for an optimal production timeline
Complete periodic maintenance of equipment and machinery by following the recommended upkeep schedule
Troubleshoot common issues with equipment and assist operators with getting back to a productive mode
Resolves day-to-day technical problems on the production lines and ensures equipment and machinery compliance with production procedures and process specifications
Repair machines in order to limit machinery downtime
Responds to emergencies, breakdowns, malfunctions etc. to minimize disruptions to manufacturing processes
Evaluate workspace safety on the production floor to ensure all staff is following guidelines with equipment
Ensure strict adherence to all relevant federal and local guidelines for safety and productivity including, OSHA, ADA and other required regulations
Maintains maintenance records so that recurring problems can be identified and addressed
Manage and optimize Preventive and Predictive Maintenance Programs including systematically defining, developing, monitoring and refining the preventive/predictive maintenance process in pursuit of optimization
Prepare diagrams, drawings, charts, calculations and reports for defining reliability problems and recommending solutions
Maintain a clean and organized work area while completing tasks related to maintenance, repair or installation
Performs proper inventory control of parts and tools
Orders parts, materials, and equipment
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications
Four or more years of related experience or an equivalent educational background
Mechanical/Electrical experience maintaining production equipment in a continuous production environment
Experience with Industrial Electrical Writing, Mechanical/Electrical Devices, Circuits, Robotics, PLC, and computer-controlled
Strong understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and mechanics
Excellent understanding of mechanical systems and parts
Experience with welding preferred
Capable of operating hand, power, and specialized tools
Knowledge of safety procedures and potential hazards, servicing procedures and repair techniques, and of various types of equipment and their related applications
Ability to understand and follow instructions of a technical nature, to analyze equipment and resolve problems, to communicate effectively, and to serve as a lead worker providing guidance to others
Comfortable with computers and report generation
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to take initiative and strong work ethics
Works well in teams and is able to work with minimal supervision
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Bend or twist their body as needed
Kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl at times
Maneuver within tight spaces
Climb up and down flights of stairs regularly
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them
Determine the distance between objects
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
Must be able to handle working in a hot/cold environment with some exposure to dust and high noise level
Benefits
Health/Dental/Vision/Life and AD&D/Short-term Disability/Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
401K with company matching
PTO
Discretionary Bonus