Industrial Maintenance Technician | 2nd Shift

Maintenance Technician

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The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and preventive maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity. This role supports the overall maintenance program by identifying wear and tear, reporting potential issues, and maintaining accurate service records and other jobs assigned by the department manager. The hours, culture, and Niles' team make Paragon Tempered Glass an ideal company to work with.

Paragon Tempered Glass, LLC, is a specialty fabricator offering custom glass solutions to numerous markets from two U.S.-based facilities. Products include both flat and bent tempered glass to meet demanding expectations of strength, thermal and aesthetic quality. As an innovative glass fabricator, we're recognized for quality problem-solving and on-time performance across both small, custom lots and large production runs. Our global customer base relies on us to help it find top-quality, cost-effective solutions for new application challenges. Fabricating glass products is our only business, and our employees are passionate about maintaining their reputation as industry leaders.

In this position, you'll be responsible for keeping the facility operating and repairing any problems when they are discovered before they have a chance to worsen. The Maintenance Technician will perform a wide range of repair tasks around a facility to ensure optimal machinery and play a major role in operating a safe environment and ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations.

Basic qualifications include:

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Operate with a sense of positive energy and urgency.
• Ability to work effectively in both a team and autonomous environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, electrical aptitude (desired), and manufacturing processes and equipment repair.
• Able to adapt to the company's culture, work safely, and possess a positive attitude.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 401K with company match, paid time off, paid holidays, Retention bonus, Attendance bonus, employee engagement program, generous Profit-sharing program, Wellness Initiatives, and more!

Employee perks include:

• A culture committed to work-life balance
• Programs in place to support professional development and career growth such as paid technical schooling and certification programs.
• The opportunity to work for a company that supports sustainability and is growing!

Your role includes:

• Communicating and working with other maintenance and production personnel to accomplish all maintenance and repair tasks in a timely and safe manner.
• Perform scheduled lubrication of mechanical components including bearings, gears, chains, and motors.
• Conduct visual inspections during preventive maintenance to identify leaks, unusual noises, or signs of wear.
• Maintain lubrication schedules and service logs for all equipment.
• Complete repairs and adjustments as needed.
• Monitor and replenish lubricant inventory; ensure proper storage and handling.
• Operate grease guns, oilers, and other lubrication tools safely and effectively.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE during maintenance activities.
• Communicate equipment issues to the maintenance team for further diagnosis or repair.
• Perform the required routine maintenance and tasks to keep equipment safe, functional, and efficient by executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance actions.
• Learn and demonstrate competency in maintaining and troubleshooting processes and repairing mechanical and electrical malfunctions breakdowns and equipment to progress through training programs.
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment, observing all safety procedures and policies. This includes but is not limited to: All designated PPE, lockout/tagout, and other requirements of working on equipment.
• Participate in all on-site training per the direction of management.
• Assists in the basic testing/troubleshooting of facility systems, including but not limited to fire alarms, exit door alarms, and emergency and exit lighting.
• Ground maintenance occasionally as required.
• Complete all assigned work orders within the time allotted.

Physical demands include:

• The ability to lift (from floor to waist level), push, and pull 50 pounds.
• The ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time on concrete surfaces with regular periods of stooping, bending, or sitting.