Manufacturing Maintenance Technician III- Electromechanical- 2nd shift

Hillman Group; York (York County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillman Group is seeking a maintenance lead to oversee complex equipment upkeep across forging, heat treatment, and automated lines. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control faults, mentor technicians, and drive reliability improvements to boost production efficiency and safety.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, PLC/HMI experience, and the ability to work with engineering on upgrades, while supporting predictive maintenance and spare parts planning.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Automated systems

PLC/HMI knowledge

Downtime analysis

Maintenance leadership

Mentoring

Independent decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.