Position Title
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Maintenance Lead / Maintenance Supervisor
Position Summary
The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II is a skilled maintenance professional responsible for independently performing preventive maintenance, corrective repairs, troubleshooting, equipment installations, and process improvements on manufacturing equipment and facility systems. This position plays a critical role in maximizing equipment reliability, minimizing production downtime, and supporting safe, efficient manufacturing operations.
The Maintenance Mechanic II is expected to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems with minimal supervision. This position also supports equipment upgrades, new equipment installations, preventive maintenance optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OSHA regulations, and company safety standards.
Unlike the Industrial Maintenance Apprentice – Level I, who works primarily under supervision while learning maintenance fundamentals, the Maintenance Mechanic II independently performs maintenance activities, solves complex equipment issues, and serves as a technical resource for less experienced mechanics.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Preventive Maintenance
- Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems with minimal supervision.
- Complete preventive maintenance tasks safely, efficiently, and according to established maintenance procedures.
- Inspect equipment for wear, damage, and reliability concerns.
- Recommend preventive maintenance improvements to increase equipment reliability.
- Create follow-up Work Orders for deficiencies identified during inspections.
- Accurately document completed maintenance activities within the CMMS.
Corrective Maintenance
Independently diagnose and repair production equipment including:
- Bottle unscramblers
- Liquid fillers
- Tube fillers
- Bottle cappers
- Cap sorters
- Induction sealers
- Pressure-sensitive labelers
- Shrink sleeve applicators
- Cartoners
- Case packers
- Conveyors
- Pumps
- Mixers
- Compressors
- Facility support equipment
Restore equipment to safe operating condition while minimizing production downtime.
Mechanical Maintenance
Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and adjust:
- Bearings
- Chains and sprockets
- Belts
- Gearboxes
- Shafts
- Rollers
- Conveyor components
- Pumps
- Valves
- Pneumatic cylinders
- Mechanical seals
- Couplings
- Machine guarding
Perform precision mechanical alignments and equipment adjustments.
Electrical and Controls Support
Assist with and independently perform maintenance involving:
- Electric motors
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
- Motor starters
- Contactors
- Relays
- Proximity sensors
- Photo eyes
- Limit switches
- Load cells
- Solenoid valves
- Basic PLC input/output troubleshooting
- Electrical wiring repairs within authorized skill level
Use multimeters and electrical testing equipment to diagnose equipment faults while following electrical safety procedures.
Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair:
- Pneumatic valves
- Air regulators
- FRL assemblies
- Air cylinders
- Vacuum systems
- Hydraulic cylinders
- Hydraulic pumps
- Hydraulic valves
- Hydraulic hoses
Identify leaks and replace defective components as needed.
Equipment Troubleshooting
Independently diagnose equipment failures involving:
- Mechanical failures
- Product jams
- Conveyor tracking
- Bottle handling
- Filling inconsistencies
- Cap feeding issues
- Label application problems
- Sensor failures
- Pneumatic leaks
- Hydraulic failures
- Electrical faults
- Equipment startup issues
Apply Root Cause Analysis techniques to reduce recurring failures.
Escalate only major control system or engineering issues when additional support is required.
Equipment Installation and Modification
Assist with and perform:
- Equipment installations
- Production line modifications
- Equipment relocation
- Mechanical assembly
- Pneumatic plumbing
- Basic electrical installation
- Equipment startup
- Machine adjustments
- Equipment validation support
Support Engineering and Maintenance Leads during equipment improvement projects.
Continuous Improvement
Participate in initiatives that improve equipment reliability and manufacturing performance by:
- Identifying recurring equipment failures
- Recommending design improvements
- Supporting Lean Manufacturing initiatives
- Assisting with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Participating in Root Cause Analysis investigations
- Supporting Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Reducing equipment downtime
- Improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
CMMS Documentation
Utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to:
- Review assigned Work Orders
- Complete maintenance documentation
- Record labor hours
- Document repair history
- Upload repair photographs
- Create follow-up Work Orders
- Maintain accurate equipment maintenance records
Safety Responsibilities
Comply with all applicable:
- OSHA regulations
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Hazard Communication requirements
- Electrical safety procedures
- Company safety policies
Inspect equipment for safe operation before returning it to production.
Immediately report unsafe conditions and assist in implementing corrective actions.
Team Support
- Assist in training Industrial Maintenance Apprentice – Level I employees.
- Share technical knowledge and best practices with maintenance team members.
- Support Production and Setup teams during equipment troubleshooting.
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to minimize production interruptions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be evaluated based on:
- Preventive Maintenance completion rate
- Equipment uptime
- Work Order completion
- Mean Time to Repair (MTTR)
- First-time repair success
- Equipment reliability improvements
- Downtime reduction
- Documentation accuracy
- Safety performance
- Attendance and reliability
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technical Skills
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems.
- Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot automated manufacturing equipment.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
- Knowledge of precision measuring instruments.
- Experience operating CMMS software.
Mechanical Skills
Ability to safely use:
- Torque wrenches
- Multimeters
- Calipers
- Pressure gauges
- Bearing pullers
- Grinders
- Drill motors
- Band saws
- Precision alignment tools
Problem Solving
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Root Cause Analysis
- Mechanical reasoning
- Critical thinking
- Process improvement mindset
Communication
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work with Production, Quality, Engineering, and fellow Maintenance Technicians.
- Ability to explain equipment issues clearly and accurately.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Minimum four (4) years of industrial maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and hands-on experience.
- Experience maintaining automated manufacturing or packaging equipment.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
- Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree or Technical Certificate in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, Mechanical Technology, or related field.
- Experience in cosmetics, food, pharmaceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
- Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.
- Experience with VFDs and motor controls.
- Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Physical Requirements
The employee must regularly:
- Stand and walk for extended periods.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
- Bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces.
- Perform repetitive hand and wrist movements while using tools.
- Work around moving machinery and energized equipment safely.
- Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Work Environment
This position is performed in a manufacturing environment where employees are regularly exposed to:
- Moving mechanical equipment
- Electrical systems
- Pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
- Noise and vibration
- Dust and airborne particles
- Forklift traffic
- Manufacturing chemicals handled in accordance with Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Temperature variations
Strict adherence to safety procedures, GMP requirements, and company policies is required.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Employees are required to wear appropriate PPE, including:
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection
- Cut-resistant gloves
- Hair net
- Beard net (when applicable)
- Steel-toe safety shoes
- Respiratory protection when required and medically qualified
- Additional PPE as required for specific maintenance tasks
Career Progression
The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic II is expected to work independently, handle advanced maintenance and troubleshooting tasks, and support the development of apprentice mechanics. Employees who demonstrate strong technical expertise, leadership, and reliability may be considered for advancement to Industrial Maintenance Technician III as business needs and organizational requirements allow.
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove duties as business needs require.
Developlus Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
