Maintenance Technican

Job Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance services including troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance of all electrical and mechanical systems within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Company rules for health and safety, including completion of safe work permits and actively seeking and completing hazard and exposure eliminations.
• Follow work instructions and preventative maintenance plans, enter job completion data and associated stores issue transactions.
• Interface with the SAP maintenance management system.
• Identify improvement opportunities including the development of the preventative, predictive, and proactive maintenance programs.
• Possess excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities; able to collaborate with others to resolve complex problems.
• Consult with outside vendors and contractors.
• Handle hazardous chemicals.
• Operate maintenance equipment such as lathes, presses, saws, etc.; safely operate forklifts, articulating lifts, and scissor lifts; perform work from ladders and scaffolds.
• Familiar with NFPA 70e/Arc Flash requirements in addition to CPR/First Aid guidelines.
• Have working knowledge of load‑interrupting switches, distribution transformers, switchgear, and circuit breakers; familiar with switching plans and LOTO of power circuits.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Familiar with infrared testing, vibration analysis, oil analysis, motor circuit analysis, and ultrasound testing.
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant industry equipment: control valves, pumps, drives, instrumentation, AC/DC motors and controls, PLC and servo systems.
• Interpret electrical/instrument loop diagrams.
• Use diagnostic equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge of maintenance plant facilities equipment such as lighting, air compressors, cooling towers, fire systems, HVAC, cranes, lifting devices, and other industrial systems.
• Conduct plant equipment breakdowns to meet production schedules and record work details in SAP.
• Ensure all maintenance procedures and quality of work are compliant with company standards.
• Knowledge of combustion and induction heating systems.
• Strong communication skills using multiple forms such as email, text, phone, and face‑to‑face.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships through effective communication with operators and other maintenance employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• 5 years of previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment focusing on electrical and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to prioritize and self‑direct job duties and daily accountabilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, overtime, shutdowns, and flexible scheduling.
• Working knowledge of industrial plant power distribution equipment: transformers, load‑interrupting switches, switchgear, circuit breakers, trip relays.
• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2‑year technical degree or completion of an Apprenticeship Program.
• Previous experience using maintenance management systems such as SAP.
• Familiarity with hazardous chemical handling procedures.

Key Relationships

• Operations and Engineering
• Operations workforce

Travel Requirements

Less than 5%.

Working Conditions

Position is within a fused quartz manufacturing facility with exposure to high heat, cold, and at times broken quartz. The role requires indoor and outdoor work, including elevated surfaces and/or roof work. Appropriate PPE is provided for all employees.

Benefits

• Our Maintenance Technicians earn a highly competitive hourly rate.
• Medical / Prescription Drug Coverage.
• Dental Coverage.
• Vision Coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Basic and voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Referral Program.

EEO Statement

We treat all our associates and candidates as equals. We require all associates and managers to do so too and comply with employment laws and regulations. All personnel actions are conducted in the spirit of equal employment. We are committed to recruit, train, promote and retain associates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.