Maintenance Technician (R&D)

Vulcan Elements; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our on-site R&D Pilot Plant in Durham, NC. You will report to the Pilot Operations Manager and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial and laboratory equipment to support production and testing activities.

You will document actions, schedule work orders in a CMMS, and develop safe SOPs and lock-out-tag-out procedures. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and collaboration with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
• CMMS documentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial and laboratory equipment.
• Document, schedule, and create work orders using a CMMS platform.
• Create and follow safe SOPs, Work instructions, and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures.
• Collaborate with technicians, operators, and engineers to document failure points and preventative solutions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Integrity.

As the Maintenance Technician, you will report to the Pilot Operations Manager and will work onsite in our R&D Pilot Plant. You will be responsible for preforming preventative, corrective and other maintenance tasks on the industrial and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance actions on a variety of industrial and laboratory equipment
• Document, schedule, and create work orders using a CMMS platform
• Create and follow safe SOPs, Work instructions, and Lock-Out-Tag-Out procedures
• Work with technicians, operators, and engineers to document critical failure points and establish preventative solutions

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience performing maintenance operations in an industrial environment
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Experience with various hand and power tools
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems
• Must be able to maintain and document maintenance actions through a CMMS platform

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The position requires regular presence in the production environment and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Candidates must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in environments that may be hot, humid or noisy.

The role may involve exposure to cut hazards and other physical risks associated with equipment, tools and manufacturing processes. Employees must be able to recognize and avoid sharp edges, moving parts and other potential sources of injury. Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work in an industrial environment.

This position also requires the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adherence to all applicable safety policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Employees must complete required fit testing, wear appropriate PPE for the duration of assigned tasks and respond safely to changing conditions within the production environment.