Maintenance Technician

Company Description

Blasch Precision Ceramics, Inc. produces and markets net‑shape ceramic and refractory components to a wide variety of industrial markets worldwide, including specialty alloys, non‑ferrous metals, chemical/petrochemical processing, power generation, industrial process heating, and mining. The proprietary Blasch Process is a unique forming method that creates net‑shape and near‑net‑shape ceramic parts with attractive physical properties, protected by several patents.

Position Overview

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance and repair of all facilities, machinery, and equipment, operation of plant utilities, and commissioning of new equipment.

Pay

Starting pay range: $24 – $28 per hour (Non‑Exempt).

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility for all full‑time employees
• Health insurance, HRA, company‑matched HSA
• Company‑matched 401(k)
• Company‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and life insurance
• Open‑book company culture with transparent information sharing

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all plant facilities, machinery, and equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance as indicated by the maintenance system
• Purchase required emergency and spare parts
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material‑handling equipment
• Detect faulty operations or defective material and report to supervision
• Comply with safety regulations and keep work areas clean and orderly
• Coordinate and assist subcontractors in maintenance and repair activities
• Operate and monitor wastewater filtration system and plant tower water systems
• Build and install new equipment under engineering direction
• Assist in evaluation and debugging of new equipment
• Complete work order paperwork and track time on Maintenance Time Report
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the manager

Requirements

• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment
• Broad proficiency in general maintenance skills (machine repair, millwright, pipefitting, welding, electrician) – or 3 years of BPC manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in at least two of the above general maintenance skills is preferred

Skills

• Mechanical aptitude
• Problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Initiative and results‑driven attitude

Supervisor Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, and loud noise. Work is performed in a manufacturing setting with typical plant conditions.

Physical Demands

The role requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing throughout the day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 lb and regularly talk or hear while performing duties.

Schedule

Full‑time, Monday through Friday. Three shift options are available: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm; and 11:00 pm – 7:30 am. Overtime may be required, and work may extend into weekends as needed.