Senior Maintenance Tech 2nd Shift

VF Corporation

Ontario, CA

Pay: $35-$44/hr

Shift: Full time

**Maintenance Technician****IV****(Sr. Maintenance Technician)**

**Job Summary**

The Sr. Maintenance Technician is a practical technical specialist who handles complex troubleshooting, repairs, and ensures the reliability of advanced automated material handling systems. This position is essential to each shift, contributing to automation uptime, and working collaboratively with Maintenance Leadership, Reliability teams, and PLC Engineering to help avoid recurring breakdowns. This role provides coaching & guidance to other Maintenance Technicians II & III.

**Responsibilities**

• Diagnose and repair complex issues across automated systems including:

• Conveyance (MDR, belt, sortation)

• ASRS / shuttle systems

• Pick modules, print & apply, scanners

• Lead response to system-down or chronic fault conditions

• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and controls-related troubleshooting

• Restore equipment safely and efficiently to minimize downtime and service impact

• Execute and improve preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) activities

• Identify failure trends and recommend corrective actions to Maintenance Leadership

• Support root cause analysis (RCA) for repeat or high-impact failures

• Ensure PM work is completed to standard and documented accurately in the CMMS

• Serve as technical escalation point for Maintenance Tech II & III

• Coach and mentor Maintenance Technicians II & III on troubleshooting best practices

• Support onboarding and skills development of new technicians

• Model strong safety, quality, and ownership behaviors on the floor

**Collaboration & Continuous Improvement**

• Partner with:

• PLC Engineers for controls-related issues and logic changes

• Reliability / Asset Analyst on equipment performance and lifecycle improvements

• Operations during recovery, start-ups, and flow disruptions

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase uptime, throughput, and safety

• Provide feedback on equipment design issues and maintainability concerns

**Qualifications**

• High School Diploma or GED

• Bachelor Degree preferred

• *5***+ years** of maintenance experience in an automated distribution, manufacturing, or industrial environment

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

• Proven experience working with automated material handling equipment

• Ability to read and interpret:

• Electrical schematics

• Mechanical drawings

• OEM manuals

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-availability operation

• Experience with PLC-controlled systems (troubleshooting at I/O and fault level; no programming required) preferred

• CMMS experience (PM execution, work order documentation)

• Exposure to reliability concepts (MTBF, MTTR, RCA) preferred

• Technical certifications or trade school background (electrical, mechatronics, industrial maintenance) preferred

**Skills**

• Advanced troubleshooting and critical thinking

• Strong sense of urgency and ownership

• Ability to remain calm and methodical during system outages

• Clear communication with both technical and non-technical partners

• Safety-first mindset in a highly automated environment

**Physical & Work Requirements**

• Ability to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, OT and holidays as required

• Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, and lift up to standard maintenance limits

• Comfortable working around automated and energized equipment in compliance with safety standards

**Free****To****Be,***Inclusion & Diversity*

As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

**What’s****in it For You**

We’re in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage both mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we’re the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF” to learn more.

**We just have one question. Are you in?**

**Hiring Range****:**

$35.20 USD - $44.00 USD per hour

**Incentive Potential**: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

**Benefits at VF Corporation**: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking **Looking to Join VF?** Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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