Machine Maintenance Technician

Job Description Position Summary \n \n This is a 1st shift Maintenance Technician II role and in this role you would be responsible for performing skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all aspects in an industrial manufacturing setting. Ensuring safety, reliability, and operational efficiency within the facility. This role supports a preventative maintenance program and responds to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and maintain production flow. In this role you will be able to diagnose root cause, disassemble, repair, reassemble equipment or piping and make necessary adjustments regularly. You will be working under minimal supervision, independently and as a team. The Maintenance Mechanic II is expected to improve maintenance techniques and operations. This role requires performing responsibilities in alignment with Tecomet’s safety policies, continuous improvement principles, customer-driven innovation and culture while meeting established financial and performance metrics. \n \n Principle Responsibilities \n \n Visually inspects machinery, equipment, piping and performing routine scheduled designated preventative maintenance. \n Discusses machine operation with team, production and management to diagnose equipment problems. \n Troubleshot mechanical equipment failures or leaks from piping through component disassembly and inspection \n Use technical documentation to aid in troubleshooting \n Read safety warnings, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsfor equipment. \n Review with team on previous failures to aid in root cause discovery \n Follow up on repairs with equipment, communicate with production, observation and monitoring \n Perform proper alignment checks and mechanical clearances to ensure correct operation \n Research, develop, and document new critical spare parts for equipmentor identify proper lubrication techniques and intervals for equipment \n Performs plumbing as needed, including laying out, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems and associated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. Repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and other related components to ensure proper system operation. \n Provide guidance to other maintenance personnel \n Apply common sense, understanding to safety, while carrying out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form \n Working in conjunction with outside contractors \n Work well under pressure and remain flexible in changing schedules and demands \n Perform additional duties or special projects as required, assigned by supervisor or manager. \n \n \n \n Qualification Requirements \n Credentials/Experience: \n \n High School diploma or equivalent, vocational / technical training preferred. \n 3–5 years of hand on experience in industrial maintenance or a related field. \n Driver’s License is required. \n Provided forklift training, passing certification is required. \n Understanding of safety standards and regulations (e.g., OSHA compliance) \n \n Experience/Educational/Training Preferred: \n \n Journeyman’s card is desirable. \n OSHA safety training or other relevant industry certifications preferred \n \n Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: \n \n Understanding of industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures \n Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems \n Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex equipment issues \n Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment \n Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities \n Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, pneumatics and hydraulic systems using safe troubleshooting practices \n Experience with equipment alignment, calibration, and precision measurements \n Understanding of lubrication systems and best practices,Basic welding, cutting, and metal fabrication skills desirable \n Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and maintenance schedules. \n Attention to detail, catching small problems before becoming major issues. \n Excellent communication, reporting issues, collaborating with team. \n Ability to work as a team or independently under minimal supervision. \n Adaptability to changing priorities and production demands \n Basic computer skills, including experience with maintenance management systems \n Willingness to learn new technologies and systems as equipment evolves \n \n Safety: \n \n Follow all workplace safety policies, procedures, and regulations. \n Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. \n Identify and report unsafe conditions or hazards promptly. \n Adhere to lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety protocols. \n Maintain a clean and organized work environment to prevent accidents. \n Safely operate tools, machinery, and equipment. \n Participate in safety training and meetings. \n Respond appropriately to emergencies and report incidents immediately. \n \n \n Other Requirements \n \n Work Environment \n The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. \n \n Physical Requirements \n The work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be required to stand.The employee could frequently be required to walk; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee could be required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee could occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job could include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. \n \n Travel Requirements \n N/A \n \n \n Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities \n Americans with DisabilitiesAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA):Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. \n \n \n \n The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.