Maintenance Technician II - 2nd Shift

Medline•Hammond, LA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, this role is responsible for setting up, adjusting, performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining assigned equipment with a focus on production and quality. The position involves performing routine troubleshooting, acting as an escalation point for lower-level technicians, and documenting all maintenance activities in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems. This role also mentors maintenance personnel, assists with repairs, and performs facility/building project work. Key tasks include analyzing production delays, examining defects, certifying on industrial lift equipment, overseeing projects, and monitoring the maintenance provided by junior engineers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5 years of experience with a forklift, conveyor, and general equipment repair and maintenance.
Experience troubleshooting complex equipment.
Willing to travel at least/up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Must be willing to learn new equipment as it is brought on-line.
Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, lift for extended periods daily.
Frequently move, lift, carry supplies/equipment up to 50 lbs. and may have to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.
Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 hours and up to 12 hours for up to 6 days a week.
Ability to continuously ascend and descend from ladders and stairs, work at heights and/or from a ladder, work from a lying down position, work with your hands above your head.
Willing to operate material handling equipment (i.e., fork truck).
Write documents and reports using writing instruments and computers.
Read information, often in small print (drawings).

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, HVAC, or equivalent.
Graduate of an apprenticeship program or hold current trade certification.
Fundamental understanding of machinery/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.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and ad-hoc repairs on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics, and ancillary equipment.
Perform routine troubleshooting of assigned out-of-service equipment and correct issues.
Act as an escalation point for lower-level technicians and escalate to leadership and/or more senior technicians as needed.
Record all maintenance issues in the maintenance log for each line.
Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.
Maintain accurate records of all operating logs for fire pumps, generators, HVAC equipment, and other facility systems that are tested on a routine basis.
Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skillsets and knowledge of equipment.
Assist maintenance mechanics in work that requires two people or when operational needs demand.
Perform facility/building project work as assigned, including light bulb/ballast replacement, door repairs, furniture installation, ceiling tile replacement, carpentry duties, plumbing repairs, and maintaining operation logs.
Assemble and test equipment to verify correct operation and production.
Analyze and record the cause of production delays on daily production reports and initiate procedures to solve equipment malfunctions.
Examine defects and analyze spoilage causes and, where possible, take corrective action and verify the corrective action has eliminated the problems.
Certify on all industrial lift equipment, including Pickers, Reaches, Skates, Booms, and Scissor lifts.
Oversee projects as assigned, including minor space renovations, inventory management, contractor oversight, and building efficiency improvements.
Oversee, inspect, and monitor the routine maintenance provided by junior engineers.
Provide guidance and training to junior engineers as needed.
Follow appropriate safety procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc., and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment.
Ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards.
Work overtime and be available for on-call requests as needed.