Ceramics Equipment Maintenance Tech

Civil Recruit

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 68,000

Full time

48 hours ago
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Job summary

Civil Recruit in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, kilns, presses, and furnaces to keep manufacturing running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot PLCs, read blueprints and schematics, operate Fiix CMMS, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve reliability and downtime.

A high school diploma and 3+ years of experience are required, with on-call and overtime as

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Proficient in Fiix or similar CMMS platforms.
  • 3+ years of experience in maintenance or manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
  • Experience with PLCs & fault finding, sensors, electrical troubleshooting, mechanical diagnosis and industrial control systems.
  • Familiarity with kilns, ovens, vacuum systems, or similar high-temperature processing equipment.
  • Excellent problem solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize Fiix CMMS to schedule, track, and document all maintenance activities.
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on equipment such as presses & furnaces.
  • Conduct scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance and inspections on manufacturing equipment.
  • Maintain kilns, high-temperature furnaces, vacuum systems, and other ceramic-processing equipment.
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment issues & malfunctions and implement repairs to minimize downtime, including PLC fault finding and advanced troubleshooting.
  • Monitor KPIs and generate reports on equipment performance and downtime.
  • Responsible for quote/order process and inventory of spare parts and maintenance supplies.
  • Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and upgrades.
  • Develop and implement maintenance procedures and training programs.
  • Perform tool and die set-ups on presses and grinding equipment.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and technical documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and environmental regulations.
  • Assist in continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and process efficiency.
  • Collaborate with production and engineering teams to support manufacturing goals and resolve equipment issues.
  • Competent with PLC fault finding and basic programming
  • Occasional call out required

Skills

PLC fault finding
Electrical troubleshooting
Mechanical troubleshooting
Sensors
Reading blueprints
Problem solving
Organization

Education

High school diploma
Associate degree or certification in Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics

Tools

Fiix CMMS

Job description

Civil Recruit in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, kilns, presses, and furnaces to keep manufacturing running safely and efficiently. You will troubleshoot PLCs, read blueprints and schematics, operate Fiix CMMS, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve reliability and downtime.

A high school diploma and 3+ years of experience are required, with on-call and overtime as

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