Equipment Reliability Technician — Vacuum Systems & PLCs

Ionbond USA; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ionbond USA is seeking an Equipment Reliability Technician to support vacuum system and PLC maintenance in our Greensboro, NC facility. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, review schematics, and help root-cause performance drifts to keep lines uptime aligned with targets.

This role requires hands-on vacuum technology experience, strong electrical skills, and the ability to collaborate with plant management and engineers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Education: Degree/Certification in Engineering, Technical, or Trade field preferred; diploma/GED required.
• Hands-on exposure to Vacuum Technology.
• Proven ability to understand failure mechanisms, isolate root cause, and repair effectively.
• Strong electrical aptitude, including control systems and PLC controls.
• A self-starting, independent work style with urgency to meet deadlines.
• Clear communicator with peers, leadership, and suppliers—verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other U.S. Centers and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, clean lines, and facility systems to sustain peak performance.
• Capture detailed records: notifications, service histories, blueprints, and schematics kept accurate and current.
• Troubleshoot vacuum systems confidently, including work on high-voltage components.
• Evaluate repair priorities to reduce downtime and enhance reliability.
• Track performance/uptime and implement strategies that cut breakdowns and boost efficiency.
• Partner with managers and process engineers to resolve interruptions, process variability, and equipment outages.
• Keep a safe, organized workstation in line with 6S standards.
• Jump in on additional duties as plant needs evolve.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Electrical Schematic Reading

PLC Controls

Preventive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Safety 6S

Communication

Education

Diploma/GED required

Engineering/Technical degree or certification preferred

Tools

Fanuc

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Omron

Siemens

Panasonic

Schneider Electric

Beckoff

Modicon

B&R Industrial Automation

Sigmatek

Job description

Equipment Reliability Technician — Vacuum Systems & PLCs (Greensboro, NC)Start your day with a walk-through of our coating center, checking uptime dashboards and planning preventive work. By mid-morning, you’re tuning a high-voltage feed on a PVD chamber, then reviewing maintenance histories and schematics to root-cause a vacuum performance drift. After lunch, you’ll sync with the Plant Manager and process engineers to get a production cell back on track, close out work orders, and 6S your workspace before handoff. If that rhythm sounds like your kind of flow, you’ll feel right at home at Ionbond.About Ionbond — The Surface EngineersIonbond delivers advanced coating solutions for aerospace, medical, food contact, automotive, decorative, tooling, and fuel cell applications. Our portfolio spans hard, low-friction, wear-resistant coatings using PVD, PACVD, and CVD technologies. With 30+ coating centers across 15 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia, Ionbond is among the largest coating networks worldwide and is part of the IHI Group.What you’ll tackleExecute preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, clean lines, and facility systems to sustain peak performance.Capture detailed records: notifications, service histories, blueprints, and schematics kept accurate and current.Troubleshoot vacuum systems confidently, including work on high-voltage components.Evaluate repair priorities to reduce downtime and enhance reliability.Track performance/uptime and implement strategies that cut breakdowns and boost efficiency.Partner with managers and process engineers to resolve interruptions, process variability, and equipment outages.Keep a safe, organized workstation in line with 6S standards.Jump in on additional duties as plant needs evolve.ScheduleTwo shifts available, both Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM–3:00 PM or 9:00 AM–7:30 PM. Overtime and some weekends may be required.What you bring3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.Education: Degree/Certification in Engineering, Technical, or Trade field preferred; diploma/GED required.Hands-on exposure to Vacuum Technology.Proven ability to understand failure mechanisms, isolate root cause, and repair effectively.Strong electrical aptitude, including control systems and PLC controls.A self-starting, independent work style with urgency to meet deadlines.Clear communicator with peers, leadership, and suppliers—verbally and in writing.Willingness to travel occasionally to other U.S. Centers and internationally.Core proficienciesMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsElectrical Schematic ReadingElectrical Installation; Equipment Installation & WiringElectrical Troubleshooting; Electrical Repair120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsCommercial & Industrial Electrical Systems/ExperienceIndustrial Electrical Systems; Electrical Systems & Diagnostics (Heavy Equipment)Pneumatics TroubleshootingPowerhouse OperationMaintenance and Repair Skills; Equipment Repair & MaintenanceDiesel & Heavy Equipment SystemsEquipment Diagnostics & TroubleshootingMechanical Systems & Component RepairMachine Safety InspectionsMachines & technologies you’ll useProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC): Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Beckoff, Modicon, B&R Industrial Automation, Sigmatek.Rewards and growthInternational and local growth opportunities with a diverse, team-driven culture.Competitive pay based on experience and education.Medical, dental, and vision plans with affordable premiums and deductibles.Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).Life insurance; Short-term & Long-term disability.Employee Assistance Program.Generous Paid Time Off.Tuition Reimbursement.401(k) Safe Harbor Retirement Account plus company match.LegalMust be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a criminal background check and physical screening.