Senior Machine Technician

 JOB SUMMARY: 

The Senior Machine Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex manufacturing and facility equipment to ensure maximum uptime, safety, and performance. This role serves as a technical expert, provides guidance to junior technicians, and supports continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Perform advanced preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment
• Repair and maintain mechanical and pneumatic systems including valves, cylinders, FRLs, vacuum systems, and air preparation units. 
• Lead or support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement permanent corrective  actions. 
• Install, qualify, and support new equipment and upgrades
• Develop, review, and improve maintenance procedures, SOPs, and work instructions
• Mentor and train technicians and equipment operators
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and EHS teams
• Monitor equipment performance and downtime; recommend reliability improvements
• Manage spare parts, tooling, and maintenance documentation within CMMS
• Ensure  compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
• Troubleshoot HMI systems (Allen-Bradley Panel View, Siemens HMI) for alarms, communication faults, and operator issues. 

Education & Experience

• Technical diploma or equivalent experience in Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in equipment maintenance within a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting automated or high-precision equipment preferred

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs
• Experience with  HMIs, robotics, or automation systems.
• Servo motors and stepper motors 
• VFDs and motor drives (start-up, parameter setting, fault diagnostics)
• AC & DC motors (single-phase and three-phase)
• Diagnose and  resolve issues related to sensors and automation components. 

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and perform hands-on equipment maintenance
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends, or on-call as required 
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, or platforms
• Bend, squat, kneel, crouch, and crawl to access machinery
• Good hand-eye coordination 
• Fine motor skills for wiring, adjusting small parts and precision measurements 
• Good near and far vision (corrected is acceptable) 
• Distinguish colors on wiring or indicators 
• Adequate  hearing to detect abnormal machine noises or alarms 
• Comfortable working in hot or cold environments
• Push/pull heavy machinery, carts or components 
• Use hand tools,  power tools, and diagnostic equipment for extended periods 

Preferred Qualifications

• Automation  and/or Electrical Certification
• Six Sigma, TPM,  or Reliability Maintenance Certifications