Maintenance Tech II MK

Quanex is looking for a Maintenance Technician II to join our team located in Winnebago, IL.

The Maintenance Technician II will play a key role performing skilled maintenance and repair work on production equipment and facilities, ensuring optimal performance and functionality. This position requires a thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose complex problems.

We Offer You!

• Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Training & Development opportunities

• 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Tuition Assistance

• Wellness & Fitness Resources

• Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!

What's attractive about the Maintenance Technician II position?

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced public company environment with a team of colleagues who are fun and highly collaborative.

• The company LIVES its values.

• Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, tuition assistance, disability insurance, 401k and Employee Stock Purchase Plan-Just to name a few!

What Success Looks Like:

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all manufacturing equipment, including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.

• Monitor and maintain the performance of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and human-machine interfaces (HMIs).

• Identify and diagnose complex problems in equipment and systems and develop effective solutions.

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans and schedules for all manufacturing equipment and systems.

• Maintain inventory of spare parts and equipment, and order necessary parts to minimize downtime.

• Assist in the installation, start-up, and commissioning of new equipment and systems.

• Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.

• Train and mentor junior technicians and operators.

• Using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMs), receive work orders, identify faulty equipment, and submit requests for parts and equipment to complete repairs.

• Participate in daily shift meetings, prioritizing and reviewing work orders to schedule daily work.

• Use analytical tools to determine RCFA, Failure Modes, and Condition-based Monitoring results and use that data to drive improvement.

• Maintain and acquire new electrical, mechanical, pneumatics and hydraulics knowledge, to improve knowledge, while enhancing contributions to the company

• Support facility maintenance

Your Credentials:

• Minimum five years' of industrial, hands-on Maintenance experience

• Strong break-fix and preventative maintenance experience, with the ability to troubleshoot all plant equipment and machinery.

• Strong analytical ability, including the ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and perform complex repairs.

• Experience with installing and programming variable frequency drives (VFDs)

• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety requirements, and demonstrated commitment to enforcing company safety policies.

• Good manual dexterity with the ability to use basic hand tools, as well as specialized tools, as appropriate.

• Good understanding of electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.

• Good work ethic with the ability to manage workload, and the workload of others, demonstrating leadership and the ability to foster teamwork.

• Good organization skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple on-going projects.

• Good adaptability with the ability to switch directions quickly and professionally.

• Good professional communication skills, with the ability to read and understand blueprints desirable

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs on a frequent basis.

The salary range for this position is $25.85/hr to $38.77/hr

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.