Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III- Electromechanical- 2nd shift

Hillman; East York (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillman is seeking a Maintenance Lead to drive complex maintenance activities and serve as a technical expert for troubleshooting advanced equipment issues. You will support reliability improvements across forging, heat treatment, and automated systems, while guiding a team to maximize equipment performance and uptime.

You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control issues, coordinate with engineering on upgrades, and lead preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems for maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment failures impacting production.
• Knowledge of PLC/HMI systems and automated manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Troubleshoot PLC/HMI-controlled equipment (non-programming modifications).
• Support automated forging lines and heat treatment furnaces.
• Analyze downtime data and identify root causes of equipment failure.
• Lead major repairs and equipment rebuilds.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance procedures.
• Mentor technicians and provide technical guidance.
• Coordinate with engineering on equipment upgrades and modifications.
• Support predictive maintenance initiatives (vibration, thermal analysis).
• Ensure spare parts availability and maintenance planning.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Automated systems familiarity

Downtime data analysis

Leadership/mentoring

Education

High School Diploma

3-5 years maintenance/industrial experience

Tools

PLC/HMI control systems

Job description

Job Summary

Lead complex maintenance activities and serve as a technical expert for troubleshooting advanced equipment issues. Support reliability improvements for forging, heat treatment, and automated systems. Drive maintenance effectiveness and equipment performance.

Essential Job Functions*

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues.
• Troubleshoot PLC/HMI-controlled equipment (non-programming modifications).
• Support advanced systems such as automated forging lines and heat treatment furnaces.
• Analyze downtime data and identify root causes of equipment failure.
• Lead major repairs and equipment rebuilds.
• Develop and improve preventive maintenance procedures.
• Mentor technicians and provide technical guidance.
• Coordinate with engineering on equipment upgrades and modifications.
• Support predictive maintenance initiatives (vibration, thermal analysis).
• Ensure spare parts availability and maintenance planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of maintenance, industrial, or related experience.

Competencies - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automated systems required for complex equipment maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment failures impacting production efficiency and safety.
• Skill in analyzing maintenance and downtime data to identify reliability improvements.
• Knowledge of PLC/HMI systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to lead maintenance activities and mentor less experienced technicians.
• Ability to operate independently while making high-impact technical decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering and operations teams to improve equipment performance.

Operational Equipment

• N/A

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

Maintenance: Self-paced, 8 hr shifts. May be exposed to fumes, loud noises and extreme temperatures infrequently. Functional near, far and peripheral vision and functional hearing required.

Physical Demands

Maintenance: Medium - Very heavy, lifting up to 150 lbs.