Maintenance Tech IV

The Maintenance Technician IV (Manufacturing) is an advanced skilled trades professional responsible for leading the most complex troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of manufacturing equipment and systems. This role applies mastery‑level technical expertise across mechanical, electrical, controls, automation, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Operating with minimal supervision, the Maintenance Technician IV serves as a technical authority and escalation point, significantly impacting production continuity, safety, equipment reliability, and long‑term asset health.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Maintenance Technician IV functions as the highest‑level individual contributor within the Manufacturing Maintenance Technician job family. Work frequently involves critical assets, advanced automation, complex failure modes, and high‑risk or time‑critical situations. The role partners closely with Maintenance Engineering, Reliability, Operations, Controls, and Leadership to resolve chronic issues, support major equipment initiatives, and drive maintenance excellence. While not a formal supervisor, the role provides functional leadership through expertise, mentoring, and standard‑setting.

The position typically reports to a Maintenance Manager, Reliability Manager, or Manufacturing Operations Leader.

Expert Troubleshooting & Technical Execution

Lead diagnosis and correction of the most complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation failures

Troubleshoot advanced PLC‑controlled systems, drives, motors, robotics, safety circuits, HMIs, and industrial networks (within training and authorization)

Resolve chronic, non‑routine, or high‑impact equipment issues that affect safety or production continuity

Act as the escalation authority for breakdowns and critical equipment events

Advanced Reliability, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

Optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical manufacturing assets

Identify systemic failure modes and implement durable reliability improvements

Support root‑cause failure analysis (RCFA) and corrective action development

Partner with Maintenance Engineers and Reliability to improve asset lifecycle performance

Automation, Controls & Commissioning Support

Provide advanced diagnostic support for automated and integrated manufacturing systems

Support commissioning, startup, upgrades, and modifications of new or existing equipment

Collaborate with Controls, Engineering, OEMs, and vendors on advanced technical issues

Support system validation and operational readiness for production use

Safety, Compliance & Risk Leadership

Champion a strong safety culture and enforce strict adherence to safety standards and lockout/tagout practices

Identify and mitigate equipment‑related safety risks and failure hazards

Support safety audits, investigations, and corrective action implementation

Ensure maintenance work complies with environmental, quality, and regulatory

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

Identify and drive improvements in equipment reliability, maintainability, uptime, and performance

Provide input to equipment design, spare parts strategy, and maintenance standards

Lead or strongly influence continuous improvement, TPM, or reliability initiatives

Support development of standard work, troubleshooting guides, and best practices

Mentorship & Functional Leadership

Serve as a master‑level technical mentor to Maintenance Technician I–III roles

Support training, cross‑qualification, and development of maintenance team skills

Share technical expertise, lessons learned, and best practices across shifts or sites

Act as a trusted technical advisor to supervisors, engineers, and leadership

Documentation & Knowledge Management

Ensure thorough, high‑quality documentation of complex maintenance activities in the CMMS

Capture failure modes, corrective actions, and reliability insights for future reference

Support audit readiness and technical documentation accuracy

Scope & Impact

Significant site‑level or multi‑area impact on manufacturing reliability and safety

Work is highly autonomous, complex, and often time‑critical

Errors or misjudgments can materially affect safety, production output, equipment integrity, or customer commitments

Directly shapes maintenance capability, reliability performance, and operational stability

Extensive experience in manufacturing maintenance, skilled trades, or industrial environments required

Advanced technical training, certifications, or apprenticeship completion strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Mastery‑level knowledge of industrial mechanical, electrical, and automation systems

Exceptional troubleshooting, analytical, and diagnostic capability

Ability to interpret complex electrical schematics, PLC logic, and technical documentation

Strong judgment in high‑risk or time‑sensitive situations

Excellent communication, mentoring, and influence skills

Uncompromising commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Additional Job Details

Support & Production – S4