Groe Advisors LLC

Overview

The Production Technician is responsible for advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and technical support across production and pre-processing equipment. This role serves as the team's escalation point for mechanical, electrical, and process issues, mentors other technicians, and supports the transition to multi-shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and set up assigned equipment, perform routine adjustments and cleaning, and support material handling and forklift operation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and pre-processing equipment in accordance with established procedures and PM schedules.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues beyond standard operator troubleshooting.
• Lead machine set-ups, changeovers, and complex adjustments; calibrate and verify process instrumentation.
• Complete and document preventive maintenance activities, repair records, and parts/inventory needs.
• Train, mentor, and provide hands-on support to Production Technicians on operating procedures and safety practices.
• Provide technical coverage across shifts as needed to support multi-shift production and off-hours equipment issues.
• Partner with the Production Leader on root cause analysis for recurring downtime and recommend improvements.
• Ensure full compliance with safety procedures during all maintenance activities.
• Accurately track and report downtime, repair details, and OEE-impacting events.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing or machine operation with progressive troubleshooting and repair responsibility.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with furnace/drying systems, hydraulic presses, or industrial compressors strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute preventive maintenance programs.
• Forklift certification required.
• Welding, fabrication, or metalworking experience is a plus.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Proficient with computer-based maintenance logs and basic office software.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Additional Information

• Active presence on the manufacturing floor and in equipment/mechanical areas.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, climb, and use hands and arms for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Shift hours based on production schedules, which may include nights, weekends, and overtime.