Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Level 2

The role of the Maintenance Technician Level 2 is a valuable member of the plant technical team who supports the plant operations so products can be manufactured without interruption. Maintenance Technicians will have a critical role in the organization and will be responsible for performing preventive, planned and emergency maintenance. Level 2 Maintenance Technician will have a trade school degree/certificate and 10+ years of verifiable experience or a Journeyman card and be able to lead level 1 maintenance technicians on work to be performed. This role reports to the shift maintenance supervisor.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Work safely by following all rules, processes and procedures established by the plant management team.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for assigned work area.
• Report to work at least 10 minutes before shift start to receive work assignment and apply all required PPE.
• Day to day coverage of production line equipment: respond to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests quickly and efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Diagnoses equipment failures, find the root cause and communicates actions taken to the rest of the team.
• Maintain facilities and related equipment by properly following preventative maintenance schedules. Troubleshooting and installing electrical and mechanical components as required to keep all facilities functional as needed.
• Performs regular preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on machines, equipment and plant facilities.
• Maintains 5S and housekeeping in all work areas, especially when completed work on the production floor.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments on machines and equipment.
• Takes initiative to improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, (some weekends and holidays required).
• Uses maintenance systems effectively (PM Tracking (Infor), Spares Inventory (Tofino), Issue Tracking).
• Work with Process and Equipment engineering and other cross functional groups to resolve maintenance issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime.
• Recommends countermeasures to prevent repetitive breakdowns.
• Participates in Total Productive Maintenance team while taking on small improvement projects to assist in improving the factory.
• Follows all aspects of Maintenance Safety protocol (LOTO, 5-S, Arc Flash, etc.), to ensure that the maintenance team operates safely at all times, always leading by example.
• Reports injuries, accidents, illnesses, near misses and property damage immediately to your Supervisor.
• Provide complete set of tools to perform maintenance activities.
• Perform work on an aerial lift and operate a industrial fork truck and similar equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or management team.
• International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related IOS requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Required Education Level: Technical School

• Trade school certified as an Industrial/Electrician/Millwright or Industrial/Mechanic is preferred with 10+ years of experience maintaining industrial equipment and automation or technical military experience in lieu of degree or possession of a Journeyman's card. • Powdered Industrial Truck Permit and Aerial Work Permit (requires passing scores on the Powered Industrial Truck and Aerial Work training tests • Ability to pass Maintenance Technician aptitude test • Areas of specialization may include one or more of the following: electrical/electronics, mechanical/machining, or automation/PLC/robotics (AB/Fanuc) • Skilled at troubleshooting injection molding machines, robotics, plastic welding equipment, automation, conveyance, and electromechanical systems. • Sound mechanical aptitude, comfortable getting dirty. • Familiarity with complex machinery, electrical circuits, and plant operating equipment. • Experience creating & maintaining a positive atmosphere in a collaborative work team. • Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work. • Strong controls understanding and troubleshooting skills (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC, others). • Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding. • Skilled with common workplace software (MS Word, Excel. PowerPoint etc.). • Able to read and interpret basic mechanical drawings and electrical schematics. • Willing to perform shift and overtime as required. • Provide personal tool box, tools and equipment. • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.