Job Description

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.

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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.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.