Maintenance Tech II

Medline • Midlothian, TX

24d

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Maintenance Tech II sets up, adjusts, performs preventive maintenance on, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains assigned equipment, with responsibility for production and quality. The position works on conveyors, automation, robotics, ancillary equipment, and facility systems, and provides guidance and support to junior maintenance personnel. It also handles assigned facility projects and may oversee project work and routine maintenance performed by junior engineers.

The role requires physical work that includes standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying equipment and supplies, climbing ladders and stairs, working at heights and in various positions, and using material-handling equipment. The employee must follow safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, be available for overtime and on-call requests, and be willing to travel up to 10% for business purposes.

The anticipated salary range is $30.00–$43.50 per hour, with actual pay varying based on location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline describes its total rewards package as including continuing education and training, health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) contributions, and paid time off for eligible employees. The company also highlights career-growth opportunities and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of experience with forklifts, conveyors, and general equipment repair and maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, and lift for extended periods daily.
• Frequently move, lift, and carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand for at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours, for up to 6 days a week.
• Ability to continuously ascend and descend ladders and stairs; work at heights or from a ladder; work lying down; and work with hands above the head.
• Willingness to operate material-handling equipment, such as a fork truck.
• Ability to write documents and reports using writing instruments and computers.
• Ability to read information, including small print on drawings.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out and Arc Flash procedures, and use personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work overtime and be available for on-call requests as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC, or equivalent.
• Graduation from an apprenticeship program or current trade certification.
• Fundamental understanding of machinery and equipment.
• Basic skill level in multiple computer software packages, including Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with inputs, outputs, and PLC logic systems, and ability to troubleshoot these systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes, within state and out of state.
• Willingness to learn new equipment as it is brought online.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and ad hoc repairs on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics, and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot assigned equipment that is out of service, correct issues, serve as an escalation point for lower-level technicians, and escalate issues to leadership or more senior technicians as needed.
• Record maintenance issues in the maintenance log for each line.
• Document work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate, and maintain accurate operating logs for fire pumps, generators, HVAC equipment, and other routinely tested facility systems.
• Mentor maintenance personnel in developing appropriate equipment skills and knowledge.
• Assist maintenance mechanics with work requiring two people or when operational needs demand.
• Perform assigned facility and building project work, including light bulb and ballast replacement, door repairs, furniture installation, ceiling tile replacement, carpentry, plumbing repairs, and maintaining operation logs.
• Assemble and test equipment to verify correct operation and production.
• Analyze and record causes of production delays on daily production reports and initiate procedures to resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Examine defects, analyze causes of spoilage, take corrective action where possible, and verify that corrective action has resolved the problem.
• Certify on industrial lift equipment, including pickers, reaches, skates, booms, and scissor lifts.
• Oversee assigned projects, including minor space renovations, inventory management, contractor oversight, and building efficiency improvements.
• Oversee, inspect, and monitor routine maintenance provided by junior engineers, and provide guidance and training as needed.
• Follow applicable safety procedures, including Lock Out/Tag Out and Arc Flash procedures, use personal protective equipment, and help maintain a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards.

Benefits

• Health insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• Life and disability insurance for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
• 401(k) contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Continuing education and training.
• For employees working less than 30 hours per week, access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups, and the Employee Service Corp.
• Career-growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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