Maintenance Tech II - Troy, MI

Job Title: Maintenance Technician II

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power. Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords, they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization. Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid! You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; and Murfreesboro, TN.

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, we are in search of a Maintenance Technician II, for our Troy, MI facility, who will lead and guide our manufacturing processes to meet/exceed customer expectations & achieve strategic and aspirational growth plans while following our values & guiding principles.

Trystar is a leader in portable and permanent power distribution solutions. The Maintenance Technician II will report to the Facilities/Maintenance Leader. The Maintenance Technician II will complete preventive maintenance (PM’s), troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild company equipment without direct supervision. They will also document the work being done on equipment.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

• Performs duties in a safe manner using all approved safety equipment as instructed.
• Able to troubleshoot without direct supervision and identify equipment for repairs and upgrades.
• Support manufacturing operations by maintaining, trouble shooting and repairing all facilities and manufacturing equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Able to contact equipment manufacturer technical service for troubleshooting guidance, as needed.
• Perform PM’s as required.
• General fabrication skills including welding (MIG&TIG), plasma cutting, oxygen acetylene torch cutting, and ban saw cutting.
• Able to apply general mechanical knowledge/abilities in basic electrical blueprints and meters without supervision.
• Able to read and understand blueprints, mechanical schematics, and diagrams used in diagnosing mechanical problems without direct supervision.
• Able to disassemble and diagnose mechanical failures and perform the necessary repairs without direct supervision.
• Able to install machinery and maintain all Trystar equipment.
• Able to apply general plumbing and electrical skills to maintain equipment and facilities (E.g. Installing new water, air and drain lines. Repairing Sinks, drain lines, toilets, urinals).
• Able to apply general HVAC skills to maintain equipment and facilities (E.g. Repairing unit heaters, radiant tube heaters, furnaces, air conditioning systems, make up air units, industrial ovens, and exhaust fans).
• Assist outside contractors repairing and installing machinery.
• Knowledge of pneumatics (E.g. Repair and replace airlines, air fittings, valves, and cylinders. Rebuild cylinders).
• Knowledge of hydraulics (E.g. Replacing hoses, pumps, valves, pumps, motors).
• Able to safely operate forklifts, and scissor lifts.
• Able to apply general mechanical knowledge/abilities in basic electrical blueprints and meters without direct supervision.
• Maintains an effective working relationship will all employees
• Maintains a neat and clean working area throughout the day.
• Inventory and control stock of supplies.
• Participates in Trystar’s Continuous Improvement efforts by understanding team’s performance and actively identifies and supporting process improvements.

• High school diploma or equivalent GED required.
• Two years of technical training in industrial maintenance or building repair and maintenance and four years of field experience as an Industrial Maintenance Associate. Or eight years of field experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic.
• Journeyman certification preferred but not required
• Considerable experience in one or more of the following fields: HVAC, carpentry, electrical, plumbing or industrial / commercial equipment repair.
• Ability to read, write, and understand work instructions (English).
• Expertise with operating power tools.
• Must be able to safely perform job responsibilities.
• Must be flexible in work hours.
• Must participate in Trystar’s Maintenance on call rotation.
• Ability to operate lathe and mill desired.
• Promotes Trystar in a positive manner and observes all policies.