Maintenance Technician Senior

Advanced Technology Services•Starkville, MS

12d•$27 - $35

About The Position

ATS is an industrial maintenance company with a presence in the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. The Senior Maintenance Technician performs mid- to expert-level corrective and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment, including diagnosing faults, repairing or replacing defective components, testing electrical and mechanical systems, and reconditioning machine tools. The role may also involve operating machining equipment and performing welding tasks. The technician independently carries out maintenance to industry standards, identifies and sources repair parts, updates and reviews CMMS records, troubleshoots control systems, and uses predictive maintenance technologies to gather equipment performance data. The role supports continuous improvement and cost-saving activities, follows safety requirements, and may provide guidance and training to lower-level technicians and small teams. Career development includes on-the-job and technical self-study programs. Work is typically performed in a loud factory environment, with possible exposure to hazardous materials, greasy or slippery floors, outdoor weather, and electrical shock risks. Travel may be required. The listed pay range is $27.37–$35.01 USD. ATS offers medical, dental, and vision plans, PTO, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
Associate degree with a technical focus and 3 years of related general-industry experience; or 5 years of related general-industry experience; or successful completion of the ATS Technician Progression Program.
Understand electrical, mechanical, fluid power, and control systems and be able to analyze problems and perform repairs.
Ability to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate.
May be required to travel.

Responsibilities

Perform mid- to expert-level corrective and preventive maintenance, including diagnosing problems, dismantling equipment, inspecting parts, adjusting controls, repairing or replacing defective parts, testing equipment, and reconditioning machine tools.
Identify and source parts, supplies, and repair items as needed.
Independently perform maintenance in accordance with industry standards.
Set up and operate machining equipment such as lathes, drill presses, grinders, and other metalworking tools; welding may also be required.
Comply with 5S and housekeeping standards.
Drive and participate in continuous improvement activities focused on processes, results, and cost savings.
Update records and review CMMS history.
Troubleshoot and analyze control systems to resolve software, hardware, and configuration problems.
Use predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data.
Assist lower-level technicians and provide leadership to small teams; perform advanced functions as part of training and development.
Complete on-the-job and technical self-study programs for career development.
Follow safety policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; maintain situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.