Maintenance Tech

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on production equipment support systems and facility infrastructure. This role supports operational uptime by ensuring machinery kilns presses furnaces and other specialized equipment used in ceramic manufacturing are operating safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities
Utilize Fiix CMMS software to schedule track and document all maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot repair and maintain a variety of mechanical electrical hydraulic and pneumatic systems on equipment such as presses & furnaces.
Conduct scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance and inspections on manufacturing equipment.
Maintain kilns high-temperature furnaces vacuum systems and other ceramic- processing equipment.
Diagnose and resolve equipment issues & malfunctions and implement repairs to minimize downtime including PLC fault finding and advanced troubleshooting.
Monitor KPIs and generate reports on equipment performance and downtime.
Responsible for quote/order process and inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
Develop and implement maintenance procedures and training programs.
Perform tool and die set-ups on presses and grinding equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints schematics manuals and technical documentation.
Ensure compliance with safety standards codes and environmental regulations.
Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and process efficiency.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support manufacturing goals and resolve equipment issues.
Competent with PLC fault finding and basic programming
Occasional call out required

Qualifications
Required:
High school diploma or GED.
Proficient in Fiix or similar CMMS platforms.
3 years of experience in maintenance or manufacturing environment.
Proficient in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
Experience with PLCs & fault finding sensors electrical troubleshooting mechanical diagnosis and industrial control systems.
Familiarity with kilns ovens vacuum systems or similar high-temperature processing equipment.
Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Preferred:
Associate degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance Mechatronics or related field.
Certification in electrical or mechanical systems (e.g. journeyman license NCCER etc.)
Experience in the ceramics or high-precision manufacturing industry.
Knowledge of 5S lean manufacturing or TPM practices.

Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand bend kneel or climb for extended periods.
Comfortable working in environments with high temperatures noise and dust (PPE provided).
Availability for overtime on-call or weekend work as needed.