Maintenance Technician

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for hands-on maintenance and repair of production equipment and facility systems in a glass manufacturing environment to ensure safe, reliable, and continuous operations. This position reports to the Lead Maintenance Technician.

Essential Functions

• Perform day-to-day preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure safe operation, equipment reliability, and minimal downtime.
• Assist with installation, repair, and adjustment of equipment, components, and machinery.
• Use diagnostic skills to troubleshoot, and repair automated machinery and plant systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, plumbing, and heating systems.
• Support and complete Preventive Maintenance (PM) work orders using MP2, ensuring tasks are completed on time and accurately documented.
• Maintain plant utilities and infrastructure, including lighting, compressed air systems, water systems, and general building maintenance.
• Support work performed by third-party contractors and vendors, as directed.
• Manage maintenance inventory, parts, tools, and supplies to support uninterrupted operations.
• Follow and support compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and other applicable safety and environmental regulations; actively model safe work practices.
• Operate lifts, climb ladders, assemble heavy machinery, and work at heights as required.
• Communicate maintenance issues clearly, document findings, and ensure assigned tasks and projects are completed.
• Work effectively under time constraints, independently or as part of a team, to meet operational priorities.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and promote 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Identify process and reliability improvement opportunities and communicate recommendations to the Lead Maintenance Technician to reduce unplanned downtime and enhance equipment performance.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives related to safety, quality, and production support.

Skills & Abilities

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience maintaining equipment in a manufacturing environment, especially in glass manufacturing, high-heat processes, and continuous-motion production equipment maintenance preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and facility safety regulations.
• Automotive mechanical background is a plus.
• Lear manufacturing and/or 5S experience preferred.
• Must be able to read/write/communicate in English.
• General computer proficiency, including email, spreadsheets, and documentation.
• Familiarity with CMMS (MP2 preferred).
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple work orders and PM tasks.
• Clear communication skills to coordinate with internal teams and external vendors.
• Self-motivated and able to make sound technical decisions with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet productivity goals in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Willingness to assist in other areas as needed and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated accountability for safety practices and adherence to OSHA standards (OSHA 10 preferred).
• Ability to maintain an organized, clean, and efficient work area.
• Exemplifies the Company’s Core Values.

Physical Demands

• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, bending, lifting (up to 75lbs.).
• Ability to work in a hot environment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work at various heights.

Pay Range

$20 - $27 per hour