Maintenance Tech II

Medline Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to set up, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain conveyors, automation, and robotics in a large facility in Houston. You will document all work in CMMS, generate logs, and mentor junior staff to develop strong equipment knowledge.

The role requires 5 years of experience in relevant maintenance, a high school diploma or equivalent, and willingness to travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience with conveyor, automation, or robotics equipment repair and maintenance.
• Associates degree or trade certification preferred.
• Willing to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and ad-hoc repairs on conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment and escalate to leadership; record issues in maintenance log.
• Document work in CMMS and maintain operating logs for facility systems.
• Mentor maintenance personnel and assist with team tasks.
• Oversee projects, space renovations, inventory management, and contractor oversight.
• Operate material handling equipment and write reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree (Mechatronics / Electrical / Mechanical / HVAC)

Apprenticeship program or trade certification

PLC logic systems understanding

Microsoft Excel

Conveyor/Automation/Robotics maintenance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, set up, adjust, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain assigned equipment with responsibility for production and quality.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, routine inspections, and ad-hoc repairs on assigned conveyors, automation, robotics and ancillary equipment as needed
• Perform routine troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower level technicians, and elevate to leadership and/or more senior technicians as needed. Record all maintenance issues in maintenance log for each line.
• Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate and 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. Tasks include, but are not limited to, 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 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.
• Ability to certify on all industrial lift equipment. Pickers, Reaches, Skates, Booms, Scissor lifts, etc.
• Oversee projects as assigned. Projects will include minor space renovations, inventory management, contractor oversight, and building efficiency improvements.
• Oversee, inspect, and monitor the routine maintenance provided by junior engineers. Will also provide guidance and training as needed.

Required Experience

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience with conveyor, automation, or robotics equipment repair and maintenance

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 -
• 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.
• Physical activities necessary to perform one or more essential functions of the position.
• 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 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) - Follow appropriate safety procedures such as Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc. and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment, and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards
• Ability to work overtime and must be available for on-call requests as needed

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$30.00 - $43.50 Hourly

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging pagehere.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.