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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.
We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.
Job Description
The Senior Maintenance Technician is an advanced-level technician responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production equipment in a battery manufacturing environment. This role handles complex mechanical and electrical issues, supports plant utilities, and provides technical guidance to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Equipment Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment across casting, pasting, cell, and final assembly operations, as well as all supporting equipment
Perform advanced troubleshooting on mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems
Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and uptime
Identify root causes of recurring failures and implement corrective actions
Support Production Operations
Respond to equipment downtime with urgency to restore production
Support line changeovers, startups, and equipment adjustments
Work closely with operations to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize disruption
Technical Contribution
Provide hands-on assistance to less experienced mechanics/technicians as needed
Assist in coordinating daily maintenance activities and communicating priorities
Help drive consistent troubleshooting and repair practices across the maintenance team
Fabrication & Equipment Improvement
Fabricate or modify guards, brackets, fixtures, and machine components to improve safety and reliability
Support equipment upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with installation and commissioning of new or modified equipment
Utilities & Facility Support
Monitor and support plant utility systems, including dust collection and wastewater treatment
Identify and address issues that may impact safety, compliance, or production uptime
Support compressed air and other plant support systems as needed
Safety & Compliance
Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and PPE requirements
Work safely in a battery manufacturing environment with lead exposure controls
Identify and report unsafe conditions and participate in corrective actions
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
Sense of urgency in supporting production
Safety-first mindset
Accountability and ownership of equipment performance
Ability to work independently and support team success
Clear, direct communication in a production environment
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required
Technical training or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance (preferred but not required)
10+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
Technical Skills
Electrical & Controls
Strong working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including ability to:
Troubleshoot 120V-480V circuits in a manufacturing environment
Diagnose issues with motors, starters, contactors, overloads, and disconnects
Identify faults in sensors, switches, relays, and control components
Troubleshoot VFDs, soft starts, and motor control systems
Use multimeters and clamp meters to safely identify electrical issues
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and panel layouts
Familiarity with PLC-controlled equipment, including:
Ability to troubleshoot basic I/O issues, identify electrical vs. controls-related problems, and work with controls or engineering to resolve issues
Mechanical Expertise
Advanced mechanical troubleshooting and repair of complex production equipment
Strong understanding of rotating equipment, including shafts, bearings, couplings, and alignment
Experience diagnosing and repairing:
Conveyors and automated material handling systems
Gearboxes, chains, belts, and drive systems
Hydraulic and pneumatic systems (valves, cylinders, regulators)
Ability to perform precision mechanical work, including alignment, fitting, and component replacement
Strong understanding of wear patterns, failure modes, and root cause identification
Fabrication & Machining
Proficient in fabrication and repair of equipment components, including:
Welding (MIG preferred; TIG/Stick a plus)
Cutting, grinding, and fitting of metal components
Experience operating shop equipment:
Lathe, drill press, grinders, and other machining tools
Ability to fabricate guards, brackets, fixtures, and modify equipment to improve safety and reliability
Thermal & Process Equipment
Experience with gas-fired and temperature-controlled equipment, including:
Industrial ovens, dryers, and curing systems
Gas burners, regulators, and valve trains
Flame safety devices and basic combustion systems
Ability to troubleshoot heating, airflow, and temperature control issues affecting production
Plant Utilities & Support Systems
Strong understanding of plant utility systems and their impact on production, including:
Dust collection systems (baghouses, fans, ducting, filtration)
Wastewater treatment and filtration systems
Compressed air systems and distribution
Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues that impact environmental systems and uptime
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to identify and explain the use of special measuring devices; Use table weights and measurements; ability to use formulas to solve basic problems, including volume, circumference, right triangles using Pythagorean theorem.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to enter time and data into a computer system using basic computer knowledge.
Other Qualifications: Valid driver's license.
Salary Range:
$62,800.00-$83,700.000
The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.
Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day .
Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.