Technician II, Maintenace

LG Energy Solution Arizona; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LG Energy Solution Arizona is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Technician II to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment in our Queen Creek facility.

You will diagnose failures, support reliability projects, and provide guidance to Technician I while ensuring safety and quality in a high-volume environment.

The role requires 12-hour shifts, weekend/overtime as needed, and collaboration with engineering to improve uptime and MTBF.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent training preferred.
• 7+ years of industrial equipment maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures using schematics, drawings, PLC/HMI diagnostics, manuals.
• Repair and replace motors, drives, sensors, actuators, valves, cylinders, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and I/O, sensors, actuators, and communication issues.
• Electrical troubleshooting with meters and test equipment per safety requirements.
• Maintain equipment records and history in CMMS; monitor spare parts.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification.
• Collaborate with engineering on modifications and reliability projects.
• Provide on-the-job training to Technician I; follow safety protocols.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective actions for chronic issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve uptime, MTBF, MTTR, safety, and maintainability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

Independent work

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree / certificate

Tools

CMMS

PLC/HMI systems

Job description

LG Energy Solution is the global leader in lithium-ion battery technology for electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona, LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is LG Group's first cylindrical battery manufacturer in North America, leading the widespread distribution of electric vehicles with the most advanced battery technology in the world.

Join us as we inspire our talent with growth, challenge, action and collaboration to Empower Every Possibility!

Position Summary

The Equipment Maintenance Technician II independently performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment. The technician diagnoses equipment failures, restores equipment to operational condition, and supports equipment improvement, installation, and reliability initiatives. The Technician II is expected to work independently on routine and moderately complex problems while providing technical support to less-experienced technicians.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on complex manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures using electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, PLC/HMI diagnostics, manuals, and diagnostic tools.
• Repair and replace motors, drives, sensors, actuators, valves, cylinders, bearings, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, and other equipment components.
• Troubleshoot basic PLC-controlled equipment and identify I/O, sensor, actuator, and communication issues.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting using appropriate meters and test equipment within established qualifications and safety requirements.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify root causes of recurring failures.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks and recommend changes based on equipment condition.
• Support equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification activities.
• Assist engineering with equipment modifications, process improvements, and reliability projects.
• Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to Technician I employees.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment history in the CMMS.
• Monitor spare-parts usage and identify critical spare-parts requirements.
• Participate in root-cause analysis and corrective-action activities for chronic equipment problems.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment uptime, MTBF, MTTR, safety, and maintainability.
• Follow all LOTO, electrical safety, machine safety, chemical safety, and EHS requirements.
• Serve as a technical resource during equipment breakdowns and production interruptions.
• Demonstrate commitment to 5S, 3R

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or equivalent industrial maintenance training preferred.
• 7+ years of industrial equipment maintenance experience, preferably in high-volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and HMI systems preferred.
• Experience with CMMS systems preferred.
• Ability to use electrical test equipment and mechanical diagnostic tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work compressed week schedules including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Skills

• Able to collaborate effectively with all team members

Why should you work here?

1. Growth - You are a self-driven individual who seeks and captures the opportunities for growth we offer by acquiring and solving tasks.

2. Challenge - You reach beyond expectations and strive for innovative methods beyond the traditional.

3. Action - You are driven, take initiative, can execute decisions with agility and fulfill tasks to completion.

4. Collaboration - You are enthusiastic about teamwork while respecting the different backgrounds and experience of colleagues.

EEO Statement

LG Energy Solution Arizona, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.