Senior Machine Technician Direct Hire
3 days ago
Arlington
Job Description Senior Machine Technician Direct Hire Full-Time, Non-Exempt Mon-Thurs 6:00 am – 3:30 pm Friday 6:00 am – 10:00 am TOP BENEFITS: • Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), health, dental, vision, life and ST & LT Disability insurance., • Paid time off, • Holiday pay, • Flexible work schedule, • Employee recognition programs 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 Company DescriptionSpecialized Recruiting Division of Express Employment Professionals Recruiting Division of Express Employment Professionals\r\n