Maintenance Technician II/III

Cambro Manufacturing Company; United States; On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Cambro Manufacturing Company is seeking aMaintenance Technician for the second shift in the United States. The role ensures optimal equipment operation, conducts corrective and preventative maintenance, installs new equipment, and troubleshoots breakdowns under supervision.

Responsibilities include repairing mechanical/electrical components, reading schematics, using test instruments, and maintaining CMMS records.

Qualifications

• 2–4 year certificate or equivalent experience is required or 5–10 years industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with preventative/corrective maintenance in manufacturing settings.
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, hydraulic prints or schematics.
• Ability to operate safety equipment and raise safety concerns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair machinery, troubleshoot malfunctions, and perform emergency repairs.
• Install new equipment and verify functionality after integration.
• Perform preventative maintenance on defined intervals and schedules.
• Read blueprints and ladder logic to troubleshoot machines.
• Set up and operate metalworking tools and equipment for parts.
• Document repairs in a CMMS database and communicate status.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical

Hydraulic & pneumatic

Reading diagrams & schematics

PLC ladder logic basics

Teamwork & communication

Education

2–4 year certificate or equivalent experience

5–10 years industrial maintenance experience

Tools

Test instruments

CMMS documentation

Forklifts/hoists usage

Job description

WORK SHIFT

Second Shift (United States of America)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ensures optimal functioning of all equipment and machinery while performing corrective and preventative maintenance, installs new equipment and verifies functionality, troubleshoots breakdowns and makes emergency repairs under the direction of the Senior Maintenance Tech Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Manually cleans, dismantles, replaces, or repairs defective machines or electrical/electronic, mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic components of machinery and equipment.
• Locates malfunctions through close observation of machinery, utilizing test instruments and knowledge of machine operation.
• Performs preventative maintenance per defined interval/schedule in a timely manner.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Inspects and measures parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other problems.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Visually and/or manually inspects and listens to machines and equipment to locate causes of malfunctions.
• Reads blueprints, ladder logic, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to troubleshoot machines.
• Uses equipment such as forklifts, hoists, chains, straps, or slings to pick up, move, or locate equipment or machinery.
• Responsible for proper care/cleaning of tools, parts, materials, and work area.
• May serve as a liaison with vendors.
• Maintains reliable and consistent attendance, including being punctual and dependable to meet the needs of the department and the organization.
• Executes each essential duty satisfactorily in order to perform the job successfully.
• Follows all safety procedures required in the work area, wears PPE as needed, attends all safety meetings, and reports safety issues regarding equipment or unsafe/hazardous conditions.
• Performs effectively as a team member, able to work well with others, open to receiving and giving feedback, and treats everyone with respect.
• Takes ownership of own work and behavior, accepts accountability for own actions, encourages solutions, and communicates status of work/projects.
• Follows all department quality standards/criteria.
• Raises concerns and issues to the immediate manager.
• Understands Cambro company culture and displays company core values (Safety, Quality, Respect, and Service).
• Understands department’s key performance indicators and contributes to achieving these goals both individually and as a team.
• Other duties as needed or required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to connect to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) to assist in troubleshooting logic/control malfunctions, monitor and modify ladder/program and upload/download between PC/laptop and PLC.
• Verify proper set up of machines or robots and manually operate to verify malfunctions or success of repairs.
• Experienced Tech II’s are responsible for mentoring new employees and teaching them various policies, procedures, and repair techniques.
• Recognize and report potential equipment failure or unsafe conditions to the Sr Maintenance Tech Supervisor.
• Document all repairs/resolutions in a CMMS database.
• Assist in maintaining and creating preventative and corrective procedures/processes and checklists for all production equipment.
• Maintain and enhance technical abilities by attending workshops, classes or online seminars or programs.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, remain flexible and open to possible schedule changes in order to meet business needs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Two (2) or four (4)-year certificate from a college or technical school; or five (5) to ten (10) years related experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of preventative or corrective maintenance experience in one or more of the following manufacturing processes: Injection Molding, Compression Molding, Composite Molding, and Roto Mold manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic prints or schematics, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to use a respirator if needed as the position may be exposed to particulate levels at or exceeding the OSHA permissible exposure limit.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in corrective or preventative maintenance and troubleshooting with: Haitian 2 and 3 platen injection molding machines; JSW hydraulic or electric injection molding machines; Husky hydraulic injection molding machines; blow molding machines; and Uniloy structural web molding machines.
• Star & Yushin robots; ferry rotational molding machines; compression press molding machines; Martin pultrusion molding machines; Conair & Universal Dynamics (Una‑Dyn) material handling equipment; Matsui dryer material handling equipment.
• Previous training/certification in operating forklifts, scissor, and boom lifts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting, walking, standing, bending at the neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, repetitive use of hands, simple grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling, reaching above and below the shoulder, carrying/lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Driving cars, trucks, forklifts and other equipment.
• Working around equipment and machinery.
• Exposure to excessive noise.
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes or chemicals.
• Working at heights.
• Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment.
• Walking on uneven ground.
• Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement.
• Risk of exposure to bio‑hazard while working, such as bloodborne pathogens, sewage, hospital waste, etc.
• Ability to use a respirator if needed as the position may be exposed to particulate levels at or exceeding the OSHA permissible exposure limit.

PPE REQUIREMENTS

• Safety glasses
• Utility gloves
• Steel‑toe slip‑resistant shoes
• Hardhat
• Hearing protection (e.g., earplugs, earmuffs)
• Face shields
• Face covering (mask) in accordance with company policy.

COMPENSATION

Technician Compensation Range: $30.16 - $36.00. Salary may vary based on experience.

EEO STATEMENT

CAMBRO is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.