Senior Maintenance Technician

Senior Technician

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our CERATIZIT site in Sacramento delivers precision cutting tools to a wide range of industries across North America—combining technical excellence with responsive local service.

Join a highly motivated team in Sacramento, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type: Hourly

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technician to lead diagnostics, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives across our production and facility equipment. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and a passion for mentoring others.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose complex machine failures and determine root causes
• Research and source appropriate repair parts
• Perform advanced repairs on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
• Lead and execute preventive maintenance (PM) schedules
• Drive machine and infrastructure improvement projects

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and blueprints
• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills
• Experience with CMMS systems is a plus

We Offer:

• A stable job in an internationally established company
• Complete benefits package of employer contributions to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Sick time, PTO and 11 paid Holidays per year
• Wages depend on experience and qualifications
• Alcohol and drug-free workplace. All qualified candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment

Starting at $33-$38/hour

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.