Maintenance_Equipment - Level 5

Swagelok; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

On-site health clinic

Wellness programs

Job summary

Swagelok is seeking a Level V Equipment Maintenance Technician in Solon, OH. You will diagnose and fix complex equipment issues, mentor maintenance staff, and support reliability improvements across the plant and organization.

The role requires hands-on problem solving, strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to safe, efficient operations. Excellent benefits accompany the position, including on-site health services and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Six years maintenance experience or more.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degrees count as two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex equipment across fluid power, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical systems.
• Mentor peers and support reliability improvements.
• Lead equipment moves and specialty builds.
• Train others on predictive technologies and maintenance best practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Root-cause analysis

Mentoring peers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical degree credit (2 years)

Tools

PLC software

CMMS

Job description

Build a Career That Moves the World

At Swagelok , precision matters. As one of Northeast Ohio's largest manufacturers, and a global leader in fluid system solutions, we create products that help industries operate safely and efficiently—from life-saving medical equipment and clean energy applications to semiconductor manufacturing, and deep-sea exploration.

We believe our people are our greatest strength. We invest in training, promote from within, and create opportunities for associates to grow their skills and build rewarding careers. Backed by our no-layoff philosophy , as a privately held company, we’re proud to offer stability and security in your career.

Shift: 24/7 nights (6pm - 6am) - 5:45 pm - 6:00 am (24/7)

Pay & Total Rewards

The pay range for this position is $32.60-$45.65 per hour, along with additional compensation through overtime and 30% shift differential when working an off-shift. If you’re offered a position with Swagelok, the hourly rate offered will be determined by your skills, experience, and additional qualifications needed for the role.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, starting day one, designed to support you and your family.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement savings plans, including 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities

• On-Site Health Clinic at our Solon Global Headquarters

• Employee wellness and safety programs

• Life and disability insurance

• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support programs

Position Summary

As a Level V Equipment Maintenance Technician, you'll be relied on to solve the most complex equipment problems, identify and correct root causes, and mentor other maintenance technicians. This role is ideal for a recognized technical expert who can lead informally, communicate equipment status to plant leadership, and support reliability improvements across the plant and broader organization.

If you're a hands-on problem solver with strong mechanical aptitude who takes pride in keeping equipment running safely and efficiently, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

Your day will include a variety of responsibilities that keep manufacturing equipment operating safely and reliably, including:

• Apply advanced troubleshooting across multiple asset types

• Diagnose root cause on complex fluid power, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic problems,

• Mentor peers,

• Support equipment moves and specialty builds

• Recommend PLC and equipment improvements, and

• Train others on predictive technologies, fabrication, machining, and maintenance best practices

What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who enjoys hands‑on troubleshooting, has strong mechanical aptitude, and takes ownership to keep manufacturing equipment operating safely and reliably.

Successful candidates will have

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• At least six years of applicable maintenance experience, with technical degrees counting as two years of the required experience

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Able to complete powered industrial equipment training, and capable of working independently across multiple maintenance tasks and

• Demonstrate depth of expertise in one or more technical area

• Experience with pneumatic, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, or automated manufacturing equipment.

• Experience performing preventative and predictive maintenance.

• Experience with root-cause analysis and equipment reliability improvement.

• Experience working with Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement processes.

Even Better If You Have

• Ability to lead through expertise, prioritize critical support work, mentor others, anticipate internal customer needs, and independently drive equipment reliability and customer‑focused outcomes.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Experience working with maintenance management or computerized maintenance management systems.

• A willingness to learn new equipment, technologies, and processes.

• A willingness to work overtime or adjust your schedule based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

This position requires working in a manufacturing environment and may include:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.

• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, climbing, and working in or around manufacturing equipment.

• Using hand tools and powered industrial equipment.

• Working safely around energized and moving equipment in accordance with applicable safety procedures.

• Lifting and moving maintenance materials and equipment as required.

• Working in areas that may require specialized PPE and adherence to procedures for confined spaces, fall protection, hot work, compressed gases, Arc Flash, and lockout/tagout.

Why Join Swagelok?

When you join Swagelok, you're joining a company where your work has real impact. You’ll be immersed in comprehensive training that helps you learn the machines you’ll be working on and the processes you’ll be a part of.

Whether your goal is to deepen your machining expertise, learn new technologies, or grow into leadership, you'll find opportunities to advance in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

_Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race, ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law._

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and applicable state law. If you require an accommodation to complete an online application, please reach out to our team by emailing [e-mail].

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at‑will employer, which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time, without any advanced notice, for any reason or no reason.