JOB DESCRIPTION



Stonhard is seeking a motivated self-starter Maintenance Technician II to support manufacturing operations at its Ft Wayne facility.

This role is a senior hands-on technician position responsible for advanced troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance, mentoring Maintenance Technician I employees, and supporting equipment reliability across batch, mixing, material handling, and packaging systems.


The Maintenance Technician II plays a key role in transitioning the site from reactive maintenance to a planned, reliability-focused maintenance culture.



Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment including:
  
  
  • Mixers, batch systems, hoppers, augers, screw conveyors, pumps, and packaging equipment
  
  
  • Conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, drives, and material handling systems


• Perform advanced preventive and predictive maintenance activities in accordance with PM schedules


• Support installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment


• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic controls issues


• Perform welding and fabrication as required (MIG/TIG/Stick; cutting and grinding)


• Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability


• Mentor and support Maintenance Technician I employees through hands-on coaching and knowledge sharing


• Assist with maintaining critical spare parts, inventory accuracy, and storage standards


• Accurately document work orders, PMs, and corrective actions in the CMMS


• Coordinate and monitor work performed by outside contractors and service providers


• Respond to equipment alarms and unplanned downtime events


• Support safety initiatives, lockout/tagout procedures, and housekeeping standards


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on uptime, safety, and cost reduction

• Reduced unplanned downtime


• Increased PM completion and effectiveness


• Strong technical support for operators and Tech I team members


• Improved equipment reliability and safety performance


• Clear documentation and communication with maintenance leadership


• Continuous Improvement to achieve a World Class Maintenance Department

• High School diploma or GED


• 5+ years of experience maintaining and repairing industrial manufacturing equipment


• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills in an industrial environment


• Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, drawings, and basic blueprints


• Working knowledge of motors, gear reducers, bearings, belts, chains, and drives


• Basic computer skills (CMMS, Microsoft Office)


• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift during extended shifts


• Very detail-oriented and knowledgeable of tool usage

• Technical certificate in Industrial Maintenance


• Experience in batch manufacturing, coatings, flooring, or chemical-based processes


• Welding experience (MIG, TIG, Stick, cutting, brazing)


• Basic electrical troubleshooting (motors, starters, sensors, VFD awareness)


• Experience supporting preventive maintenance programs and reliability initiatives


• Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation standards

• Must be capable of wearing Company standard respirators as qualified by a fit test performed by an authorized agency