Equipment Maintenance Technician I - Growth, PTO & 401(k)

Thorlabschina; Jessup (MD); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Thorlabs in Jessup, MD is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing equipment. The role requires mechanical and electronics training, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Occasional duties at other Thorlabs locations may be required. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing equipment, maintaining documentation, managing spares, and coordinating with FAB and facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. AA degree or technical training preferred.
• 0–4 years of equipment maintenance experience in manufacturing or similar environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex processing equipment and read electrical/mechanical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks with minimal supervision.
• Diagnose, repair and maintain industrial production or processing machinery.
• Disassemble machinery to access parts and perform repairs.
• Maintain up-to-date maintenance documentation and inventory of consumables.
• Ensure safe maintenance practices, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electronics training

Troubleshooting

Team player

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or equivalent technical school program

Tools

Voltmeters

Oscilloscopes

Electrical schematics

Vacuum pumps

RF energy

Job description

Thorlabs in Jessup, MD is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive and reactive maintenance on processing equipment. The role requires mechanical and electronics training, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Occasional duties at other Thorlabs locations may be required. Responsibilities include diagnosing and repairing equipment, maintaining documentation, managing spares, and coordinating with FAB and facilities.