Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™. We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return. Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work. By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship. **Maintenance Technician - 12 Hour, Rotating Night Shift** **Position Summary** The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing both breakdown and routine preventative maintenance on production machinery. This includes troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and quality-related issues. **Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities** + Perform all duties required to maintain production and support equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and operational efficiency. + Troubleshoot and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues on machinery using blueprints, equipment manuals, internet resources, and an advanced skill set in most of the following areas: pneumatics, PLCs, hydraulics, welding, and electrical systems, including high voltage (480V), 24V, and 120V controls. + Conduct preventative maintenance on production machinery to prevent breakdowns, ensuring optimal performance of equipment across all voltage levels. + Participate in all required safety and regulatory training to maintain compliance and perform job duties safely and effectively, especially when working with high-voltage systems. + Follow plant safety rules, wear PPE as required, and consistently adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, especially when working with 480V and other hazardous voltages. + Take initiative to resolve maintenance issues, work independently with minimal supervision on routine tasks, and seek guidance for newly introduced assignments. + Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless equipment operation and process continuity. + Additional duties may be assigned based on business needs, including special projects or tasks that require advanced technical expertise. **Qualifications and Skill Requirements** + Availability to work a rotating 12-hour, night shift work schedule. + High School diploma or GED (minimum). + Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment, including hands-on experience with high-voltage electrical systems and low-voltage controls. + Preferred technical degree in an industrial maintenance or related field. + Strong mathematical skills and the ability to read complex blueprints, drawings, and notes. Competence in using computers for troubleshooting and researching issues. + Must have demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the maintenance and repair of pneumatics, PLCs, machinery, hydraulics, welding, and electrical systems. ​ **Recruiter Contact:** CHRIS WOOD CHRISTINEWOOD@YKKAP.COM ​ **YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce** **.** **YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.** **United States Department of Labor.** **Learn more** **(Opens in a new window)** **.** **YKK AP America Inc. participates in the E-Verify program as required by law.** **Learn more about the E-Verify program** **(Opens in a new window)** **.** **YKK AP America Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. 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