Maintenance Technician - Full Time - (Weekend, Fri-Sun)
About the role
Zenni Optical is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Technician to join our amazing team in Obetz, Ohio. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of optical manufacturing equipment to ensure smooth and efficient operations. You’ll play a vital role in minimizing downtime and supporting production goals by executing both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks.
Shift
Friday - Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (must be available for overtime as needed, including weekdays)
Compensation
$28 - $30/hour + $1.50 Shift Differential (based on applicable experience)
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair a wide range of optical manufacturing equipment, effectively balancing time between production support and preventative maintenance tasks
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot in-line manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime
- Diagnose equipment issues, identify faulty components, and perform repairs using standard electronic testing tools, technical documentation, and both written and verbal instructions
- Inspect, service, and repair production and support equipment utilizing mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum system technologies
Basic Qualifications
- Basic understanding of ladder logic used in PLC systems—helpful for troubleshooting (programming knowledge not required)
- Familiarity with robotic equipment controlled by PLCs and legacy relay logic systems
- Experience operating or working around equipment such as scissor lifts and forklifts
- Ability to use a multimeter to measure voltage, resistance, and capacity, including working safely around 480V power systems
- Proficiency with basic computer software for maintenance tracking and communication
- Use of MCCS system to perform and document daily tasks
- Monitor and execute Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules—daily, weekly, and monthly
- Experience with PM systems commonly used across industrial environments
- Ability to use a tablet to access and review PM tasks within Zenni’s digital system
- Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures: secure energy sources including electrical, pneumatic, and spring-loaded systems to ensure safe maintenance operations
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous optical manufacturing experience is a bonus!
Perks & Benefits
- Annual Bonus Program
- Employee Paid - Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retail Plan (401K & matching)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Public Holidays)
- Training & Development
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
- Free Lunch Daily
- Referral program
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing in accordance with our company policies and applicable law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity workplace and consider applications without regard to race, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.