MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN A

Our company culture is built upon YKK's philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing both breakdown and routine preventative maintenance on production machinery. This includes troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and quality-related issues.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities

• Perform all duties required to maintain production and support equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues on machinery using blueprints, equipment manuals, internet resources, and an advanced skill set in most of the following areas: pneumatics, PLCs, hydraulics, welding, and electrical systems, including high voltage (480V), 24V, and 120V controls.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on production machinery to prevent breakdowns, ensuring optimal performance of equipment across all voltage levels.
• Participate in all required safety and regulatory training to maintain compliance and perform job duties safely and effectively, especially when working with high-voltage systems.
• Follow plant safety rules, wear PPE as required, and consistently adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, especially when working with 480V and other hazardous voltages.
• Take initiative to resolve maintenance issues, work independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks, and seek guidance for newly introduced assignments.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless equipment operation and process continuity.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs, including special projects or tasks that require advanced technical expertise.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements

• Work schedule: 2-2-3 Shift pattern (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). This schedule provides every other weekend off and a cosistent rotation of 2 days on, 2 days off and 3 days on
• High School diploma or GED (minimum).
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, including hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical systems and low-voltage controls.
• Preferred technical degree in an industrial maintenance or related field.
• Strong mathematical skills and the ability to read complex blueprints, drawings, and notes. Competence in using computers for troubleshooting and researching issues.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the maintenance and repair of pneumatics, PLCs, machinery, hydraulics, welding, and electrical systems.

At YKK AP America, Inc., pay is only part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The hourly pay range for this position ranges from $25.26 -$35.00, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Travel Requirements:

The travel required for this position is 1%.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Proper lifting techniques required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.


Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. An individual may be required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather), fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions and vibration.

Recruiter Contact:

SAM MCCRORY

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YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce. YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window).


YKK AP America Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can follow the process outlined below when applying for a position: Provide your name and contact information to YKK AP America Inc.'s Accommodations team at View email address on click.appcast.io. Your request will be responded to as soon as possible. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis in compliance with federal and state law.


Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a criminal background check and a negative drug test consistent with state and federal law.


For candidates applying for positions in the state of California

YKK AP America Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state of federal law as required. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a criminal background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a criminal background check, if YKK AP America Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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