Industrial Maintenance Technician II - Second Shift

Oatey Company • Omaha, NE

30d • Onsite

About The Position

The Industrial Maintenance Technician II supports and sustains production equipment to continuously improve production-line operations and complete preventive maintenance requests. The role is accountable for machine downtime, contributes to each department’s OEE metric, and helps maintain the plant’s physical property. The technician works with production teams to troubleshoot equipment, provide production support, assist with changeovers and setups, and promote safe, efficient operations.

Requirements

• At least two years of production maintenance experience.
• Completion of the company-provided 24-hour Haz Mat training refresher course and adherence to applicable procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment and tools such as drills, saws, hand tools, electronics, and a welder torch.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to take initiative in problem-solving.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of and compliance with Lock Out Tag Out procedures for all equipment, including fire extinguisher training and Hot Work sheets.
• Knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems; ability to troubleshoot and apply basic principles to PLCs, digital electronics, and electrical devices, and to read AC and DC circuits.
• Flexibility and ability to support changing work demands.
• Strong communication and customer-service skills to provide updates on equipment status.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• PLC classes and/or relevant technical certifications.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical PLC-related systems and equipment independently; complete complex repairs with minimal supervisory support.
• Work as part of a team and participate in departmental problem-solving.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance requests promptly and according to established standards.
• Install equipment and components, including motors, pumps, and compressors.
• Respond to production-support calls and provide maintenance oversight and assistance during changeovers and setups.
• Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and other shop equipment.
• Support Lean Manufacturing goals, including 6S processes, and communicate with production teams and management.
• Develop customer/supplier relationships with production teams.
• Follow safety guidelines, promote workplace safety, and remain respirator-fit ready.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays.
• Annual discretionary cash profit sharing.
• Immediate eligibility and vesting in a 401(k), including a 100% company match up to 5% of eligible compensation.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for associates and qualified dependents.
• Company contribution to a Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability income protection at no cost to associates.
• Paid maternity and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Well-being resources, including resource groups, an employee assistance program, and dedicated mental health support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED