Equipment Maintenance Technician

Equipment Maintenance TechnicianWe're looking for a hands-on Equipment Maintenance Technician to keep our highly automated, state-of-the-art glass production equipment running safely and efficiently. You'll be the person the line counts on — diagnosing issues fast, performing preventive maintenance that stops breakdowns before they start, and keeping production moving in a facility that supports the growing solar industry.Shift: 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule — Day (6:00 AM–6:00 PM) or Night (6:00 PM–6:00 AM) Training: Paid training period, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM for approximately 4 weeksKey ResponsibilitiesTroubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated production equipment: tempering furnace/laminators, automated cutting systems, automated insulating equipment, and spacer forming/assembly equipmentPerform scheduled preventive maintenance on production and assembly equipment to maximize uptime and equipment lifespanRespond promptly to unplanned downtime and breakdown calls during shiftDiagnose faults across mechanical, pneumatic, industrial electrical, and controls systems using multimeters and diagnostic toolsEnsure all work complies with OSHA and plant safety standards, including proper PPE and lockout/tagout (LOTO) proceduresDocument all work orders accurately in CMMS and maintain detailed maintenance recordsInitiate purchase requisitions promptly to keep critical spare parts stockedCollaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams to improve equipment reliabilityRequired Skills & KnowledgeHands-on equipment maintenance experience (mechanical and/or electrical) in a manufacturing environmentWorking knowledge of pneumatics, industrial electrical systems, controls (PLC/HMI exposure a plus), and mechanical processesProficiency with diagnostic tools and multimetersStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsFamiliarity with CMMS or similar maintenance tracking systems preferredQualificationsAssociate degree or vocational certificate in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related trade preferred — equivalent hands-on experience or military maintenance background welcomedAbility to work the rotating 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule, including weekends per rotationWork EnvironmentClimate-varied manufacturing floor; standing, walking, lifting, and working around automated equipment throughout shift, with reasonable accommodations available