Job Description

Overview

The Machinery Maintenance Technician II is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, and maintaining industrial manufacturing machinery, including sheet metal machines, engines, pneumatic tools, and conveyor systems. The role requires effective communication and teamwork within a maintenance organization.

Responsibilities

  • Safely measure voltage, current, and power in AC and DC circuits.
  • Use diagnostic tools and equipment to diagnose and troubleshoot controls and electrical faults on machinery.
  • Perform basic wiring and understand wire gauges.
  • Have basic knowledge of NEC/UL codes.
  • Use a computer and diagnostic software to diagnose electrical and automation problems.
  • Align, install, and maintain belt drives and pulleys, chain and sprocket drives, shaft assemblies, and pillow block bearings.
  • Install and replace motors.
  • Understand air and water systems.
  • Align, install, and maintain pneumatic lines and hoses.
  • Adjust and regulate pressures in pneumatic systems.
  • Check operation of water separator/drain in a pneumatic system.
  • Diagnose and repair compressors and vacuum pumps.
  • Have basic pipe fitting knowledge including pipe sizes, fittings, and thread types.
  • Use a pipe threader.
  • Understand fluid contamination prevention processes and procedures.
  • Install, repair, and maintain hydraulic pumps, hoses, valves, cylinders, filters, regulators, and seals.
  • Have basic knowledge of metal materials, welding rods, and welding procedures.
  • Use proper safety equipment for welding.
  • Recognize MIG and TIG welding equipment.
  • Conduct all work on premises.
  • Work in a dusty factory environment subject to extreme heat and cold temperatures.
  • Collaborate effectively in a team environment to problem solve and provide backup as needed.
  • Work at heights exceeding 3 ft.

Requirements

  • Minimum of HS diploma/GED.
  • Certification in any of the skilled maintenance trades is required.
  • 1-3 years of basic mechanical experience.
  • Basic understanding of computers including Microsoft Office.
  • Hands-on experience with equipment controls and basic NESC, UL/ETL knowledge.
  • Current material handling certification, Lock Out/Tag Out, Lifting & Rigging, preventive or predictive maintenance or any journeyman/trades licensing is preferred.

Additional Information

  • Perform all tasks on-site.
  • Ensure a safe work environment by following applicable safety policies.
  • Lift weights of up to 50 pounds.