Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

About the role

The Maintenance Technician II works the 2nd shift and provides electrical and mechanical support to the manufacturing facility, covering manufacturing equipment maintenance and repair, as well as facility and utility maintenance and repair. The role calls for competency in analysing and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment, and effective teamwork with management, production, sanitation and quality assurance personnel.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment, and share knowledge of applicable mechanical principles with other maintenance staff.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair facility and utilities such as compressed air, water boilers, HVAC units and refrigeration systems.
• Ensure equipment complies with government and local regulations and internal policies, including FDA, USDA, HACCP, OSHA and GMP.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment including single-phase and three-phase AC circuits, DC circuits and variable frequency drives.
• Resolve hydraulic and pneumatic problems as required.
• Work with little or no supervision and perform other duties as assigned, including keeping production line equipment functional for subsequent shifts.
• Inform facility personnel of modifications or malfunctions affecting their area, maintain tools and report damaged ones, and carry out non-technical requests from Maintenance Management.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least four years of industrial maintenance experience, or advanced education in electrical, mechanical or electronics.
• Ability to obtain the minimum assessment level for a Maintenance Technician II set by the maintenance department.
• Working knowledge of GMP, OSHA requirements and other applicable regulations.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary, in varied locations inside and outside the building, including confined spaces (permit required) and heights.
• Physical ability to stand, squat, lift and move heavy material (over 50 pounds) and work in difficult positions.

Required skills

• Use of gas and electric welding equipment.
• Troubleshooting PLCs and motor controls.
• Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical manuals, schematics and P&ID drawings.
• Verbal and written communication with a wide range of audiences.