Maintenance Technician - 2nd shift

Specialty Ceramics, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialty Ceramics, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Kentucky. This role involves operating, repairing, and maintaining various equipment and systems, alongside completing preventive maintenance tasks.

The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in manufacturing maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and a high school diploma. A background in PLC systems is a plus. This position may involve emergency call-ins and weekend availability.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years relevant experience in manufacturing maintenance or industrial technology role.
• Able to troubleshoot 240 to 480 voltage.
• Understand technical specifications for equipment installation and operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, and structural equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to work assignments.
• Check for safety hazards and maintain logs and records.

Skills

Troubleshooting/Root Cause Analysis

Bearing replacement

Material handling

Electrical installations and repairs

Familiar with PM procedures

Self‑motivated team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent with trades concentration

Tools

Forklift

MEWP / Man Lift

Basic hand and power tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintain building electrical, mechanical, and structural equipment and systems.
• Maintain production equipment, material handling equipment, dust collection equipment, electrical controls, programmable systems/VFDs.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Use power and hand tools to perform a variety of tasks including machine repair, pipe fitting, electrical, electronic, and maintenance.
• Capable to operate forklift.
• Capable to operate MEWP / Man Lift.
• Experienced in the use of PFAS.
• Basic lubrication.
• Review and complete work order assignments.
• Respond to verbal or written work assignments from Maintenance Supervisor or other personnel as required during back shift/weekend coverage.
• Inform supervisor of work in progress.
• Independently observe, report, and correct facility and equipment discrepancies.
• Check for safety hazards and take corrective action to eliminate safety hazards.
• Maintain applicable logs, records, equipment history folders, and equipment operation and maintenance manuals in an accurate and comprehensive manner.
• Perform any necessary task or assignment needed to ensure consistent service.
• Successfully complete training assignments.
• This job can require emergency call INS and weekend availability.
• Will eventually be a second shift position.

Qualifications and Experience

• Troubleshooting/Root Cause Analysis.
• Bearing replacement.
• Understand technical specifications with respect to equipment installation and operation.
• Clearance checks, interference fits, lubrication, torque requirements.
• Material handling, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with PM procedures.
• Familiar with Permit To Work system.
• Pipe fitting.
• Lubrication basics.
• Able to troubleshoot 240 to 480 voltage.
• Perform a variety of electrical/mechanical tests to determine exact cause of issues.
• Make necessary electrical installations and/or repairs.

Education

High School Diploma or general education degree with trades concentration.

Experience

1-5 years relevant experience in manufacturing maintenance or industrial technology role.

Preferred Skills

• Background in PLC system is a plus.
• High standard of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to use a PC.
• Self‑motivated team player with a track record of working independently and cross‑functionally.
• Able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Organized and resourceful.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.