Sr. Maintenance Technician

Enerpac Tool Group Corp•Columbus, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Maintenance Technician is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and reliability improvement of machining and manufacturing equipment, test fixtures, and facility systems. The role independently resolves complex and recurring equipment failures, develops sustainable corrective actions, and improves maintenance practices to reduce downtime and extend asset life. It provides hands-on technical guidance and mentoring, coordinates assigned maintenance work and equipment-readiness activities, and partners with production, engineering, procurement, vendors, and other Enerpac facilities as needed. The position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and has no direct reports or formal supervisory authority. The position performs advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; diagnoses and repairs complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures; responds to critical breakdowns; and supports equipment installation, relocation, modification, testing, and startup. It investigates recurring failures, recommends and implements approved corrective actions, maintains detailed maintenance records, and supports safe, reliable plant operations. Work is primarily in a manufacturing environment, with exposure to equipment, electrical systems, pressurized systems, chemicals, fumes, elevated and limited-access areas, and varying noise levels. Appropriate personal protective equipment and established safety procedures are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Substantial, progressively responsible industrial maintenance experience demonstrating independent diagnosis and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment failures.
Demonstrated experience resolving recurring failures, improving preventive-maintenance practices, supporting equipment installation or modification, and providing technical guidance to others.
Advanced troubleshooting expertise across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, including complex and intermittent failures involving multiple systems.
Ability to independently interpret technical manuals, electrical and fluid-power schematics, equipment drawings, instructions, and safety documentation.
Proficiency selecting diagnostic tests, interpreting mechanical and electrical measurements, and verifying equipment performance against specifications.
Applied knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance, equipment calibration, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement.
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, diagnostic tools, and measurement instruments.
Knowledge of industrial safety procedures involving electricity, hydraulic and pneumatic pressure, hazardous materials, chemicals, and equipment operation.
Ability to evaluate repair alternatives, recurring failure patterns, downtime impact, and lifecycle costs to recommend safe, practical, cost-conscious solutions.
Strong planning and coordination skills, including sequencing repairs, anticipating parts and resource needs, and balancing planned work with urgent breakdowns within supervisor-established priorities.
Sound independent technical judgment and accountability for complex assignments with limited direction, while recognizing safety, authorization, and technical limits requiring escalation.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and plant systems, including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC systems.
Ability to explain technical findings clearly, mentor others through hands-on instruction, and collaborate effectively with employees, leaders, vendors, suppliers, and other locations.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through; proficiency documenting work in maintenance tracking systems and using equipment histories, spare-parts records, and technical instructions.
Maintain required task-specific qualifications and company authorization for assigned work and equipment operation.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma, associate degree, completed apprenticeship, or equivalent advanced training in industrial maintenance, electromechanical technology, or a related skilled trade.
Experience with machining equipment, machine controls, maintenance tracking systems, and spare-parts coordination.
Forklift and scissor-lift operating experience.
Relevant skilled-trade licenses, journeyman credentials, or maintenance and reliability certifications.

Responsibilities

Independently perform advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on machining and production machinery, test fixtures, facility systems, and related equipment.
Diagnose and repair complex, intermittent, and interrelated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures, including machine-control components within training and authorization.
Respond to critical breakdowns, evaluate repair options and operational risks, and coordinate troubleshooting through safe equipment restoration and performance verification.
Partner with the Maintenance Supervisor and production leadership to recommend maintenance priorities and coordinate assigned repairs, planned shutdowns, parts availability, and vendor support; escalate competing priorities and resource needs.
Coordinate equipment installation, relocation, modification, testing, and startup with engineering and suppliers, verifying safe operation, maintainability, and production readiness.
Conduct root cause analysis of recurring failures; recommend and implement approved corrective actions; evaluate effectiveness; and refine preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and intervals.
Maintain accurate work orders, equipment histories, inspection and calibration records, failure findings, repair details, and parts usage in the maintenance tracking system.
Develop and update troubleshooting guides and standardized maintenance instructions.
Follow safety policies and procedures, including lockout/tagout and applicable electrical and equipment-safety requirements; identify hazards, support corrective actions, and perform specialized work only within required qualifications and authorization.
Use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and measurement instruments safely and effectively.
Perform welding, fabrication, equipment calibration, and facility-maintenance activities as qualified and assigned.
Help maintain plant property, utilities, building systems, and equipment in good working condition.
Safely handle and properly dispose of solvents, lubricants, chemicals, hazardous materials, and maintenance-related waste.
Communicate equipment condition, failure causes, repair status, downtime risks, and recommended follow-up actions; provide technical handoffs for work continuing across shifts or teams.
Collaborate with production, engineering, procurement, vendors, equipment suppliers, and other Enerpac facilities to resolve technical issues and share maintenance and reliability practices.
Evaluate repair-versus-replacement options and provide technical and cost input for refurbishment, tooling, and capital needs; support spare-parts sourcing and outside repairs, obtaining required approvals.
Maintain safe, organized maintenance work areas, storage locations, tools, and supplies; support asset and critical-spare identification, inventory accuracy, and replenishment recommendations.
Mentor Maintenance Technicians and provide hands-on training in troubleshooting, equipment care, maintenance procedures, and safe work practices without assuming formal supervisory or performance-management responsibilities.
Perform other related duties consistent with the position’s purpose and level of responsibility.