Maintenance Technician II- Dallas

Envision•Farmers Branch, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II is primarily responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial sewing machines, while also supporting manufacturing equipment that uses electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The role cross-trains in maintenance of vinyl and paper production equipment to meet broader operational needs. The technician performs complex diagnostics and repairs, inspects and calibrates sewing machine components, tests equipment after repairs, and helps fabricate replacement or upgraded parts. The position also performs predictive and preventive maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, and repairs involving drives and PLCs. Work requests and related data are processed through a computerized maintenance management system. The technician may assist with training less experienced technicians and communicates with colleagues about equipment operation, safety, and performance. This is a full-time, first-shift position based in Farmers Branch, Texas, with travel of up to 25%. The position requires at least four years of machine maintenance experience in manufacturing and a current forklift certification. Steel-toe safety boots are required. Flexibility to work different shifts or overtime may be necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least four years of machine maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Advanced knowledge of common industrial equipment, pneumatics, hydraulics, and mechanical systems.
Advanced mechanical aptitude and advanced knowledge of electrical systems, drives, and PLCs.
Ability to use diagnostic tools and precision measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, and multimeters.
Proficient computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Previous training in Lock Out / Tag Out procedures and protocols.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and with cross-functional teams.
Self-motivated, safety- and quality-conscious, and able to work efficiently with minimal direction.
Must maintain a current forklift certification.
Must wear steel-toe safety boots.
Flexibility to work different shifts and/or overtime as necessary.
Able to perform the listed vision-related activities, including inspecting small objects, using measuring devices, assembling parts with close eye contact, operating machinery or power tools at arm’s reach, inspecting work, and operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment such as forklifts.
Able to perform physical tasks that may include standing, walking, sitting, bending, climbing, reaching, squatting, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying; usual lifting and carrying amounts are 26–50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance or a technical school certificate.
Previous first aid and safety coursework.
Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial sewing equipment.
Familiarity with sewing machine adjustments, including thread tension, stitch timing, and alignment.

Responsibilities

Independently troubleshoot and repair complex manufacturing equipment incorporating electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and sewing systems.
Analyze equipment operation and product defects to identify and correct problems.
Dismantle defective machinery to access problem areas, install repaired or replacement parts, and perform major overhauls.
Inspect, measure, and calibrate sewing machine components, including needles, bobbins, feed dogs, belts, and motors; repair or replace defective parts.
Test machines after repairs to verify product quality before returning them to service.
Facilitate fabrication of suitable replacement or upgraded machinery parts.
Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and sewing equipment schematics.
Perform electrical and mechanical predictive maintenance inspections and tasks in accordance with preventive maintenance program guidelines.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment electrical systems, including drive systems and electronics; reprogram drives and PLCs and repair or replace components as applicable.
Process work requests and other data using the computerized maintenance management system.
Cross-train and assist with maintenance and repair of vinyl and paper production equipment.
Use equipment manuals to identify parts to order for specific machinery.
Use independent judgment to determine technical objectives of assignments.
Assist in training lower-level or new maintenance technicians.
Communicate with personnel about equipment operation, safety, and overall equipment and process performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.