Maintenance Technician II - Second Shift

WTB West•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

WT Burnett, a polyurethane foam manufacturer, is hiring a Maintenance Technician II to work as the only Maintenance team member on site during the second shift. The role keeps foam fabrication, chemical chilling, and grinding equipment operating safely and reliably until first shift arrives. The technician independently troubleshoots and repairs mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems, and determines whether to repair equipment, make it safe for handoff to first shift, or call for help. The technician completes assigned preventive maintenance work orders, documents work in Fiix, monitors spare-parts needs, follows lone-worker and other safety procedures, responds to alarms, and provides a written report and verbal handoff at shift end. The position works with second-shift Production leads to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime, while keeping work areas and equipment clean and organized. This is a Monday-through-Friday position from 4:00 PM until 12:30 AM. The work takes place in a manufacturing plant and involves exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, heat, and polyurethane chemicals. Overtime, weekends, and call-ins may be needed for breakdowns.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant, including experience working independently.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical (three-phase, motor controls, and VFDs), hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals.
Comfort using a CMMS on a tablet or PC.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work at heights, and access tight spaces around equipment.
Must follow Hazard Communication, SDS, and PPE requirements when working around polyurethane chemicals, including respirator use when required.
Heat-illness prevention training is required.

Nice To Haves

Trade school certificate preferred.
Foam, plastics, or converting equipment experience, including saws, cutters, or grinders, strongly preferred.
Chiller, refrigeration, or HVAC experience is a plus; EPA 608 is a plus.
Welding/fabrication and PLC troubleshooting are a plus.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair foam fabrication equipment, including horizontal and vertical saws, band knives, contour cutters, and cutting tables; change and track blades, guides, belts, and bearings.
Maintain the chemical chilling and temperature-conditioning system, including chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, valves, sensors, and piping, keeping chemical temperatures within ranges set by Production.
Maintain and repair the foam grinder, conveyors, blowers, dust collection, and material-handling equipment.
Diagnose 120/240/480V circuits, three-phase motors, starters, and VFDs; read schematics and basic PLC/HMI fault screens.
Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, pumps, regulators, and air lines.
Complete assigned second-shift preventive maintenance work orders, including lubrication, inspections, belt and blade changes, filter changes, and chiller checks.
Document each job in Fiix, including labor, parts, failure cause, and corrective action, and close work orders before the end of the shift.
Report low spare-parts levels and recommend critical spares.
Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), safety protocols, chemical safety, and PPE guidelines, including while working alone.
Follow the site lone-worker check-in procedure and after-hours call-out list; defer tasks requiring a second person to first shift.
Respond to fire, chemical, chiller, compressed-air, and utility alarms according to emergency procedures.
Provide a written end-of-shift report and verbal handoff to first shift covering breakdowns, open work, parts needs, and safety concerns.
Work with second-shift Production leads to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime.
Keep work areas, tools, shop, and equipment clean, organized, and free of foam dust and debris.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.