Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II is a skilled maintenance professional responsible for independently performing preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, troubleshooting, equipment installations, and process improvements on manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This position plays a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing production downtime, and supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations. The Maintenance Mechanic II is expected to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems with minimal supervision. This position also supports equipment upgrades, new equipment installations, preventive maintenance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA regulations, and company safety standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems with minimal supervision.
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks safely, efficiently, and according to established maintenance procedures.
• Inspect equipment for wear, damage, and reliability concerns.
• Recommend preventive maintenance improvements to increase equipment reliability.
• Create follow-up Work Orders for deficiencies identified during inspections.
• Accurately document completed maintenance activities within the CMMS.

Corrective Maintenance Independently diagnose and repair production equipment including:

• Bottle unscramblers
• Liquid fillers
• Tube fillers
• Bottle cappers
• Cap sorters
• Induction sealers
• Pressure-sensitive labelers
• Shrink sleeve applicators
• Cartoners
• Case packers
• Conveyors
• Pumps
• Mixers
• Compressors
• Facility support equipment

Restore equipment to safe operating condition while minimizing production downtime.

Mechanical Maintenance Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and adjust:

• Bearings
• Chains and sprockets
• Belts
• Gearboxes
• Shafts
• Rollers
• Conveyor components
• Pumps
• Valves
• Pneumatic cylinders
• Mechanical seals
• Couplings
• Machine guarding

Perform precision mechanical alignments and equipment adjustments.

Electrical and Controls Support Assist with and independently perform maintenance involving:

• Electric motors
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Motor starters
• Contactors
• Relays
• Proximity sensors
• Photo eyes
• Limit switches
• Load cells
• Solenoid valves
• Basic PLC input/output troubleshooting
• Electrical wiring repairs within authorized skill level

Use multimeters and electrical testing equipment to diagnose equipment faults while following electrical safety procedures.

Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair:

• Pneumatic valves
• Air regulators
• FRL assemblies
• Air cylinders
• Vacuum systems
• Hydraulic cylinders
• Hydraulic pumps
• Hydraulic valves
• Hydraulic hoses

Identify leaks and replace defective components as needed.

Equipment Troubleshooting Independently diagnose equipment failures involving:

• Mechanical failures
• Product jams
• Conveyor tracking
• Bottle handling
• Filling inconsistencies
• Cap feeding issues
• Label application problems
• Sensor failures
• Pneumatic leaks
• Hydraulic failures
• Electrical faults
• Equipment startup issues

Apply Root Cause Analysis techniques to reduce recurring failures. Escalate only major control system or engineering issues when additional support is required.

Equipment Installation and Modification Assist with and perform:

• Equipment installations
• Production line modifications
• Equipment relocation
• Mechanical assembly
• Pneumatic plumbing
• Basic electrical installation
• Equipment startup
• Machine adjustments
• Equipment validation support

Support Engineering and Maintenance Leads during equipment improvement projects.

Continuous Improvement Participate in initiatives that improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance by:

• Identifying recurring equipment failures
• Recommending design improvements
• Supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives
• Assisting with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Participating in Root Cause Analysis investigations
• Supporting Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Reducing equipment downtime
• Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

CMMS Documentation Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to:

• Review assigned Work Orders
• Complete maintenance documentation
• Record labor hours
• Document repair history
• Upload repair photographs
• Create follow-up Work Orders
• Maintain accurate equipment maintenance records

Safety Responsibilities Comply with all applicable:

• OSHA regulations
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Hazard Communication requirements
• Electrical safety procedures
• Company safety policies

Inspect equipment for safe operation before returning it to production. Immediately report unsafe conditions and assist in implementing corrective actions.

Team Support

• Assist in training Industrial Maintenance Apprentice Level I employees.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices with maintenance team members.
• Support Production and Setup teams during equipment troubleshooting.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to minimize production interruptions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Performance will be evaluated based on:

• Preventive Maintenance completion rate
• Equipment uptime
• Work Order completion
• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
• First-time repair success
• Equipment reliability improvements
• Downtime reduction
• Documentation accuracy
• Safety performance
• Attendance and reliability

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems.
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
• Experience operating CMMS software.

Mechanical Skills Ability to safely use:

• Torque wrenches
• Multimeters
• Calipers
• Pressure gauges
• Bearing pullers
• Grinders
• Drill motors