Machine Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Machine Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team. The Machine Maintenance Technician at Vertiv is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency. This hands-on role supports production by performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring equipment operates safely and reliably in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and machinery to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues on production equipment.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production support requests to restore operations efficiently.
• Install, modify, and maintain machinery, conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
• Perform inspections and identify opportunities for equipment improvements and reliability enhancements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and documentation within maintenance systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance, safety, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with production teams, engineering, and external vendors to complete repairs and equipment upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and Vertiv safety policies.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance supplies, notifying leadership when replenishment is required.
• Promote a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial maintenance or manufacturing equipment maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Familiarity with CMMS or maintenance management software preferred.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and reaching.
• Ability to work from ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, crawling, and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving machinery, noise, heat, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and respond to emergency maintenance situations as needed.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• 25%

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertiv.com.