Maintenance Tech II

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining troubleshooting and optimizing industrial manufacturing equipment to ensure safe reliable and efficient production operations. This role requires deep technical expertise independent problem-solving and the ability to mentor junior technicians. With 10 years of hands-on experience the Maintenance Technician serves as a key contributor to equipment reliability preventative maintenance programs and continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Diagnose troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and control system issues on industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Perform advanced maintenance on production machinery conveyors PLC-controlled systems motors drive systems pumps compressors and robotics (where applicable).
• Minimize equipment downtime by responding promptly to breakdowns and executing effective root-cause solutions.

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Execute and improve preventive maintenance (PM) and predictive maintenance (PdM) programs to enhance equipment reliability and lifespan.
• Analyze recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions or improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records in CMMS systems including work orders parts usage and equipment history.

Operational Support

• Partner with production engineering and quality teams to support manufacturing goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in equipment installations upgrades startups and process modifications.
• Support production changeovers and troubleshoot process-related equipment issues.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all safety policies OSHA regulations and facility procedures.
• Conduct work in compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO) electrical safety and machine guarding requirements.
• Identify potential safety hazards and proactively recommend corrective actions.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior maintenance technicians and apprentices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on specific equipment or systems.
• Assist with training initiatives related to equipment operation maintenance best practices and safety protocols.

Inventory & Documentation

• Assist in managing spare parts inventory and recommend critical spares for reliability.
• Read interpret and update technical schematics manuals and wiring diagrams.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or trade certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of:
• PLCs and industrial controls (Allen-Bradley Siemens or similar)
• Motors VFDs sensors and industrial automation
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Welding fabrication and machine alignment (preferred)
• Proficiency using CMMS software and maintenance documentation systems.
• Ability to read blueprints schematics electrical drawings and technical manuals.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capability.
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing TPM or reliability-centered maintenance initiatives.

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to stand walk kneel climb and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work overtime weekends or on-call shifts as required.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to noise heat and moving machinery.

About us:

Ox Bodies is a subsidiary of Federal Signal our products have endured even the toughest of conditions on construction sites around the country and abroad since 1972. Weve walked in your boots we get it. Time is money and we strive to provide the highest quality most durable products equipped to handle any job you throw at them.

Our reputation and our people are what have made Ox the industry leader. We are your premier partner for designing and manufacturing Class 6 to 8 dump bodies in the United States and across the globe. Innovative rugged high-performance truck bodies parts and accessories all manufactured by hard-working people in Fayette Alabama.

Our ingenuity allows us to manufacture assemble and deliver a complete product. No one else can duplicate what we do or do it better and if thats not enough well pick up and deliver right to your front door.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material cleans infrastructure and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901 Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal governmental industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove IL with manufacturing facilities worldwide the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal visit:.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability genetic information status as a protected veteran or any other protected category characteristic or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process contact Human Resources at . All other applications must be submitted online.