Title: Sr. Manufacturing Equipment Maintenance Technician
Location: Rochester, NY
Duration: 12 months
Shift time: we have openings across 2nd and 3rd shifts.
Pay rate: $35.00 – $38.00/hr. on W2
Description:
This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined technician with strong electrical and diagnostic experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on blow molding, extrusion blowing, and injection molding machines and associated auxiliary equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems, including motors, controls, sensors, relays, and AC/DC drives
- Diagnosing mechanical failures involving hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, pumps, and drive systems
- Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment (basic fault tracing and component replacement)
- Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, ladder logic, and technical manuals
- Maintain and repair HVAC and facility support systems as needed
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent repeat failures
- Document maintenance activities and work orders in SAP, Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to improve equipment uptime and reliability
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, reliability, and process stability
- Follow OSHA and company safety standards including LOTO procedures
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Preferred: Minimum 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience working as a mechanic or Technician.
Technical Skills & Experience
- Preferred: Electrical diagnostics (120V–480V systems)
- Hydraulics and pneumatics troubleshooting
- Mechanical systems repair (bearings, belts, couplings, alignment)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- 2+ years experience working on molding machines
- Motor controls and VFD troubleshooting
- Working knowledge of AC/DC drives
- Experience with industrial automation systems