Machine Maintenance Technician II - 42161

Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Machine Maintenance Technician II to support manufacturing operations through advanced equipment maintenance and troubleshooting. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and up time of automated production equipment across multiple functional areas. The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience in electromechanical systems, automation, and troubleshooting, and is capable of working independently to diagnose and resolve issues.

This technician will also play a key role in preventive maintenance programs, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and production teams.

Duties and Responsibilities Perform intermediate-level troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system failures, using systematic diagnostic techniques to identify root causes. Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring equipment operates within manufacturer specifications and company standards.

Conduct precision mechanical alignments and adjustments, including conveyors, pick-and-place systems, robotics, and other automated equipment. Support and perform equipment calibrations, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and compliance with quality requirements. Collaborate with Manufacturing and Process Engineers to implement process improvements, equipment upgrades, and efficiency initiatives.

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation, including work orders, parts usage, and equipment history. Support production uptime and yield goals, responding quickly to equipment downtime and minimizing impact to operations. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying trends in failures and recommending proactive maintenance strategies.

Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety standards, ESD requirements, and company policies.

Qualifications Basic Qualifications 5-10 years of experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, or related technical field. Strong knowledge of: Electrical systems (motors, sensors, PLC basics) Mechanical systems (bearings, belts, gearboxes) Pneumatics and basic hydraulics Automated production equipment Proven ability to perform independent troubleshooting and repairs on complex equipment.

Experience executing preventive maintenance programs and interpreting maintenance schedules. Ability to read and interpret: Electrical schematics Mechanical drawings Equipment manuals and technical documentation Experience working in a production environment, supporting up time and responding to equipment issues in real time.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis. Basic computer skills, including maintenance tracking systems (CMMS), Microsoft Office, and digital documentation tools. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across maintenance, engineering, and production teams.

High school diploma or GED required; technical certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional) Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.). Familiarity with SMT, robotics, or automated assembly equipment. Experience supporting continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives.

Physical Work Environment Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods during a shift. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical maintenance tasks as required. Work performed in a manufacturing environment with moving equipment, noise, and varying temperatures.

Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safety protocols is required. May require work during off-shifts and weekends. Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market.

Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere. At Adtran, we believe in our people.

With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit enables us to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate. Adtran began operations in January 1986.

Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Adtran is located in Cummings Research Park - the second-largest research park in the U.S. and fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADTN and FSE: QH9).

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