Experienced Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

Saint--gobain; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

EAP

Job summary

Saint-Gobain in Akron, OH is seeking an Experienced Maintenance Technician for the 3rd shift to keep essential manufacturing equipment running safely and reliably.

As part of the team you will diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventive maintenance, and support continuous improvement across the operation.

You will work with PLCs, drives, sensors, and machining tools, require 3–5 years of experience, and prioritize safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Extrusion equipment experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose, repair, and optimize automation systems (PLCs, drives, sensors).
• Operate and maintain machining tools (lathe, mill, drill press).
• Support facility and utility systems (HVAC, boilers, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Document work and manage parts inventory using CMMS and MS Office.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Problem solving

Safety mindset

Adaptability

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Initiative

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLCs & automation

Machining tools

Job description

Experienced Maintenance Technician – 3rd Shift

We are searching for a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to support our 3rd Shift operation in Akron, OH. If you're passionate about keeping machinery running smoothly, contributing to an industry-leading team, and you want to join a company recognized as a Top Employer Global for 11 consecutive years we want to hear from you!

As a Maintenance Technician, you will ensure reliable and safe operation of machinery and facility systems during 3rd Shift. You'll collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot equipment issues, perform preventative maintenance, and support continuous improvement across the operation.

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment, including troubleshooting issues, repairing components, and completing routine preventive maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose, repair, and optimize automation systems, including PLCs, drives, sensors, and related control equipment.
• Operate and maintain machining/fabrication tools (lathe, mill, drill press) to support equipment repairs and modifications.
• Support facility and utility system upkeep, including hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, and general building maintenance.
• Document work, manage parts inventory, and use computer systems (CMMS, Microsoft Office) to track maintenance activities and support continuous improvement.

Is this job for you ?

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required. Extrusion Equipment is a PLUS!
• Third Shift (11:30 PM - 8:00 AM)
• Strong Problem-Solving Ability: Able to diagnose equipment issues logically, identify root causes quickly, and choose effective solutions under time pressure.
• Safety-First Mindset: Consistently prioritizes safety, follows LOTO procedures, anticipates hazards, and ensures repairs are done safely.
• Adaptability & Learning Agility: Comfortable learning new equipment, technologies, and processes; adjusts quickly to changing priorities and unexpected breakdowns.
• Teamwork & Reliability: Dependable, supportive, and contributes to a positive team culture.
• Calm Under Pressure: Stays composed during equipment failures or urgent repairs.
• Initiative & Proactiveness: Identifies opportunities for improvement without being prompted.

A little more about us

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer and sustainable home.

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Across Critical Process Solutions, we enable processes that demand precision, reliability, and consistency. Processes where performance truly matters and where failure is not an option. Whether it’s through our material science expertise, fluid management capabilities, or engineering know-how, the impact we make is consistent across all applications.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together, with our customers and one another, makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 360 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:

Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want