Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Old-Castle-Building-Envelop; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry benefits

PTO & holidays

Pay raises & bonuses

Training

Job summary

OBE, a leading architectural glass and building envelope company, seeks a Maintenance Technician for the Fremont, CA facility. This full-time role offers a pathway to a long-term career within a safety‑driven, promotion‑oriented team.

You will operate and repair furnaces, sealant machines, forklifts, and related equipment, follow safety protocols, support preventive maintenance, and help drive improvements to quality and uptime.

Qualifications

• Expertise in PLCs and automation systems.
• Wide maintenance skills across mechanical, electrical, and equipment.
• Strong VFD knowledge with hands-on experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and 24VDC control circuits.
• Experience in glass manufacturing or similar heavy industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and company policies.
• Operate and repair a wide range of equipment (furnaces, sealant machines, forklifts, cranes).
• Support preventive maintenance and document tasks.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas.
• Assist production and drive continuous improvements.

Skills

PLC Expertise

Well-Rounded Maintenance Skills

VFD Proficiency

Electrical and Schematic Knowledge

Industry Experience

Job description

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projectshere .

Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future.

What You’ll Get to Do

The full-time Maintenance Technician in Fremont, CA facility isn’t just a job – it’s a starting point to an awesome career with a great company. We hire motivated individuals who want to grow with us. We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. We have an incredible track record of promoting from within at our facility. Opportunities to advance into higher roles of responsibility and pay are everywhere. You can be our next success story!

This role is perfect for an individual who approaches their work professionally, loves to be a part of a team, and wants to help us get better every day. If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

Job responsibilities include:

Follow Safety and Company Policies: Adhere to all company procedures, especially safety protocols like electrical safety, lockout/tagout, and hot work; complete monthly safety inspections and coordinate annual fire extinguisher checks.

Operate and Repair Equipment: Learn to operate and repair a wide range of equipment (e.g., furnaces, sealant machines, forklifts, cranes); coordinate with manufacturers for complex repairs.

Support Preventive Maintenance: Follow maintenance schedules, assist with the plant maintenance program, and document all tasks performed.

Maintain Clean and Safe Work Areas: Keep tools secure and workspaces clean, safe, and organized.

Assist Production and Drive Improvements: Help with production as needed, interpret blueprints, troubleshoot equipment, and suggest ways to improve products, services, and operations.

What We Are Looking For

• PLC Expertise
• Well-Rounded Maintenance Skills: Experienced in universal maintenance across various systems and equipment
• VFD Proficiency: Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Electrical and Schematic Knowledge: Familiar with 24VDC control circuit wiring; ability to read technical drawings, with European schematics as a plus
• Industry Experience: Glass plant experience is a plus

Position Pay Range

$30 - $35 USD

What OBEOffers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitivebenefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.