Maintenance Tech IV

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Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician IV (Manufacturing) is an advanced skilled trades professional responsible for leading the most complex troubleshooting repair and optimization of manufacturing equipment and systems. This role applies masterylevel technical expertise across mechanical electrical controls automation pneumatic and hydraulic systems to ensure safe reliable and efficient operations. Operating with minimal supervision the Maintenance Technician IV serves as a technical authority and escalation point significantly impacting production continuity safety equipment reliability and longterm asset health.

Job Description

Role OverviewThe Maintenance Technician IV functions as the highestlevel individual contributor within the Manufacturing Maintenance Technician job family. Work frequently involves critical assets advanced automation complex failure modes and highrisk or timecritical situations. The role partners closely with Maintenance Engineering Reliability Operations Controls and Leadership to resolve chronic issues support major equipment initiatives and drive maintenance excellence. While not a formal supervisor the role provides functional leadership through expertise mentoring and position typically reports to a Maintenance Manager Reliability Manager or Manufacturing Operations ResponsibilitiesExpert Troubleshooting & Technical ExecutionLead diagnosis and correction of the most complex mechanical electrical pneumatic hydraulic and automation failuresTroubleshoot advanced PLCcontrolled systems drives motors robotics safety circuits HMIs and industrial networks (within training and authorization)Resolve chronic nonroutine or highimpact equipment issues that affect safety or production continuityAct as the escalation authority for breakdowns and critical equipment eventsAdvanced Reliability Preventive & Predictive MaintenanceOptimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical manufacturing assetsIdentify systemic failure modes and implement durable reliability improvementsSupport rootcause failure analysis (RCFA) and corrective action developmentPartner with Maintenance Engineers and Reliability to improve asset lifecycle performanceAutomation Controls & Commissioning SupportProvide advanced diagnostic support for automated and integrated manufacturing systemsSupport commissioning startup upgrades and modifications of new or existing equipmentCollaborate with Controls Engineering OEMs and vendors on advanced technical issuesSupport system validation and operational readiness for production useSafety Compliance & Risk LeadershipChampion a strong safety culture and enforce strict adherence to safety standards and lockout/tagout practicesIdentify and mitigate equipmentrelated safety risks and failure hazardsSupport safety audits investigations and corrective action implementationEnsure maintenance work complies with environmental quality and regulatory requirementsProcess Improvement & Operational ExcellenceIdentify and drive improvements in equipment reliability maintainability uptime and performanceProvide input to equipment design spare parts strategy and maintenance standardsLead or strongly influence continuous improvement TPM or reliability initiativesSupport development of standard work troubleshooting guides and best practicesMentorship & Functional LeadershipServe as a masterlevel technical mentor to Maintenance Technician IIII rolesSupport training crossqualification and development of maintenance team skillsShare technical expertise lessons learned and best practices across shifts or sitesAct as a trusted technical advisor to supervisors engineers and leadershipDocumentation & Knowledge ManagementEnsure thorough highquality documentation of complex maintenance activities in the CMMSCapture failure modes corrective actions and reliability insights for future referenceSupport audit readiness and technical documentation accuracyScope & ImpactSignificant sitelevel or multiarea impact on manufacturing reliability and safetyWork is highly autonomous complex and often timecriticalErrors or misjudgments can materially affect safety production output equipment integrity or customer commitmentsDirectly shapes maintenance capability reliability performance and operational stabilityQualificationsEducation & ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED requiredExtensive experience in manufacturing maintenance skilled trades or industrial environments requiredAdvanced technical training certifications or apprenticeship completion strongly preferredKnowledge Skills & AbilitiesMasterylevel knowledge of industrial mechanical electrical and automation systemsExceptional troubleshooting analytical and diagnostic capabilityAbility to interpret complex electrical schematics PLC logic and technical documentationStrong judgment in highrisk or timesensitive situationsExcellent communication mentoring and influence skillsUncompromising commitment to safety quality and continuous improvement

Additional Job Details

Support & Production S4Organizational Impact Works to achieve operational targets within job area with significant impact on achievement of results for the teamWork consists of tasks that are typically not routineWorks independently under limited supervisionFrequently required to apply discretion within broad operational boundaries and proceduresCommunication & InfluenceCommunicates with contacts typically within the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information on matters of significant importance to the teamExplains practices procedures and policies in order to reach agreementInnovation & ComplexityResponsible for making moderate changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of teamExpected to independently propose solutions to problems for manager reviewDaily challenges are typically not complex and may require analysis to understand and resolveLeadership & Talent ManagementResponsible for providing guidance coaching and training to other employees within teamMay delegate tasks within a team or be responsible for review of workKnowledge & ExperienceRequires specialist knowledge of operational systems and practices typically obtained through extensive work experience or educationRequires a minimum of 7 years of experience. May require vocational or technical education

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First Shift (United States of America)

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