Technician II, Industrial Maintenance - 1st Shift [7am – 3:30pm]

Michelman; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelman is seeking a Technician II for Industrial Maintenance in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this role, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment. The position demands strong knowledge of electrical systems and requires a minimum of three years of experience in plant maintenance operations. The ideal candidate should have a technical degree and be proficient in using tools like welding equipment and power tools. The job offers full-time hours with a schedule of Monday to Friday from 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in plant maintenance operations.
• Proficient in instrumentation including flow meters.
• Knowledge of Lockout Tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical or electronic systems.
• Use tools to perform equipment maintenance tasks.
• Analyze and diagnose equipment performance issues.

Skills

CMMS usage

FLUENT communication

Forklift operation

Education

Technical degree or certifications

Tools

Welding equipment

Power tools

Job description

Americas

Technician II, Industrial Maintenance - 1st Shift [7am – 3:30pm]

Job Location: Americas

Job Category: Maintenance

Job Schedule: Full Time

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General Summary

We have a great opportunity for an Industrial Maintenance Technician II to join our Maintenance team. This hands‑on position will be located in Blue Ash. You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment around our facilities. Safety is taken extremely seriously, so you will be expected to adhere to all safety procedures and standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• Use manual and powered hand tools to complete required maintenance.
• Request materials for repairs through established internal processes.
• Maintain facility and process equipment at base condition, to include interior and exterior service requests.
• Disassemble and assemble process equipment to inspect for repair or replacement due to damage, defects, or wear.
• Use machining equipment and other shop tools (e.g., welding equipment, saws, air compressors, drill presses), as trained and required.
• Test electrical systems or continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, using testing devices, such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Analyze test results, performance data, machine error messages, information obtained from operators, and direct observation to diagnose and return equipment to base condition.
• Adjust process equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Operate or test newly repaired process equipment to verify process equipment is at base condition and operating per customer need.
• Record all work performed in computerized maintenance management system, inclusive of inventory used to complete repair or replacement.
• Clean, lubricate, inspect, and tighten process equipment components to maintain equipment at base condition.
• Maintain and share ideas to improve site housekeeping, morale, site safety, work quality, customer delivery, parts inventories, and cost effectiveness.
• Maintain compliance with internal and external training requirements, including arc flash training.
• Use ladders, scaffolding, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, and other powered industrial vehicles, as trained and required.
• Use a variety of tools or equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring devices, power tools, and testing equipment, such as oscilloscopes, ammeters, or test lamps.
• Enter ladder logic and instructions to program computers and computer‑controlled machinery.
• Fabricate parts and components.
• Provide preliminary sketches or cost estimates for materials or services.
• Recognize and report hazards, correcting when possible, and asking for help when unable to correct.
• Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
• Train others in operational procedures and equipment functions

Electrical

• Assemble, install, test, or maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, or fixtures, using hand and/or power tools.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
• Prepare and install electrical components per manufacturer and/or engineering requirements.
• Trace out short circuits in wiring, using test meter.

Physical Demands

• Able to perform equipment maintenance tasks that may require bending, stooping, laying down or working from elevated platforms
• Climb stairs and stand for extended periods of time
• Safely lift and move up to 50lbs
• Use full range of motion with arms, hands and fingers to reach, grasp, hold, push/pull, twist, and work with tools
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time
• Work outside when required

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience utilizing a CMMS (Computerized maintenance management software) for task documentation
• Knowledge of Lockout Tagout (LOTO) and confined space entry requirements
• Proven ability to think independently as part of a team and handle project from conception to completion
• Safely operate a forklift with a forklift certification
• Proficient in standard business office software
• Good oral, and written communications skills and has the ability to teach maintenance skills

Education and Experience

• At least 3 years of experience in plant maintenance operations
• Technical degree or certifications preferred
• Proficient in instrumentation including flow meters, level sensors, pressure sensors, load cells
• Experience with motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), starters, power supplies, and transformers
• Proficient at pipefitting and welding
• Experience with batch mixing tanks, pressure vessels, extruders, conveyors, boilers, compressors, and general building repair

Work Hours

Michelman’s standard work hours for this role are Monday – Friday from 7 am – 3:30 pm ET.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

It is Michelman, Inc. policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Michelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans