Senior Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

CONA Services•Lenexa, KS

7d•$37 - $40

About The Position

The Senior Maintenance Technician ensures equipment uptime through timely, in-depth troubleshooting and repair of equipment failures. The role serves as a subject matter expert in at least one machine center, such as warmers, seamers, blow molders, fillers, cappers, labelers, case packers, palletizers, or stretch wrappers. The technician shares equipment knowledge with maintenance team members and Operators, works with Maintenance Technicians, OTs, SOTs, Area Specialists, Supervisors, and Managers to resolve mechanical issues, and uses preventative and predictive maintenance processes to improve uptime and equipment reliability. This position supports a high-speed beverage manufacturing environment and contributes to technical training, maintenance strategies, standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives. Work hours are 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with either Friday/Saturday or Sunday/Monday off depending on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least five years of maintenance technician experience in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
Strong knowledge of VFDs, servo motors, fillers, presses, electrical systems, and HVAC systems.
Proficiency with shop equipment, including presses, grinders, drill presses, mills, and lathes, and precision measuring tools such as calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges, and depth gauges.
Ability to mentor and develop team members, provide real-time technical support, create standardized procedures, and serve as a subject matter expert in assigned equipment or process areas.
Effective communication skills for conveying issues and solutions across departments and levels.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SAP.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds, frequent standing and mobility, bending and squatting, and occasional ladder or stair use.

Nice To Haves

Technical certification or associate degree.
Exposure to industrial refrigeration, process cooling, and HVAC.
Experience with vision systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for designated equipment, processes, or technologies.
Lead advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis, and implement permanent corrective actions for recurring equipment issues.
Perform corrective maintenance and provide technical assistance during production runs and changeovers.
Mentor and train maintenance and production personnel, and develop Standard Operating Procedures to transfer knowledge.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability, performance, and throughput.
Develop, implement, and maintain best practices, maintenance strategies, and standard operating procedures.
Partner with Operations and Engineering to plan and execute overhauls, upgrades, and reliability initiatives during planned downtime.
Collaborate with plant personnel and OEMs to resolve cross-functional and systemic issues.
Use real-time data-driven software to analyze performance data and identify improvement opportunities.
Follow safety, quality, and environmental policies; support a safe work environment and report hazards.
Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with 5S and GMP standards.