Production Maintenance Technician

II-VI UK, Ltd.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Production Maintenance Technician to join their Facilities Team. This role is crucial for maintaining production machinery and ensuring the infrastructure operates smoothly and safely. You'll be involved in preventive and corrective maintenance, collaborating with engineers and vendors to enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive maintenance experience and a strong technical background. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence in a manufacturing environment that values integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of maintenance experience in a facilities environment.
• Technical education preferred, with journeyman level repair skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

vacuum coating equipment systems

hydraulic/pneumatic controls

communication skills

basic computer skills

Education

Vocational or technical education

Journeyman level experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

building automation systems

Job description

We are seeking a Production Maintenance Technician in our Philadelphia, PA facility. This role is the primary technical interface for maintenance, repair, and construction of production machinery. As a member of our Facilities Team, the Production Maintenance Technician performs a wide variety of routine maintenance activities, essentially ensuring that the facility's infrastructure operates safely, properly and without any unplanned interruption(s).

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse team including engineers, technicians, management, vendor partners and others to perform all assigned responsibilities safely, promptly, effectively, and efficiently.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance, and evaluate, troubleshoot, and perform corrective maintenance, of facilities infrastructure systems and equipment.
• Assist with the installation of new, and the modification of existing, building equipment and systems.
• Comply with all applicable codes, regulations, laws, as well as Coherent A&D policy, procedures and practices, related to building operations and working safely.
• Evaluate and recommend preventative maintenance and proper operation of machines to ensure maximum machine up-time.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks when necessary.
• Assure proper operation of company’s HVAC, water plant, sprinkler, electrical and other utility systems.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering as a liaison to facilitate completion of department specific projects or equipment modifications.
• Maintain awareness of company policies and procedures.

Education & Experience

• Vocational or technical education preferred. As well as journeyman level experience with repair & maintenance of production equipment.
• Minimum 8+ years direct professional maintenance experience, preferably in facilities environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of HVAC, vacuum coating equipment systems, coating chambers, kilns, and hydraulic/pneumatic controls.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, as well as vendor partners, at any given time.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and collaborate with most levels of the organization.
• Basic computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite and technology such as smart phones, tablets, web-based applications, building automation systems, etc.
• Fluency in reading and evaluating operating and maintenance instructions as well as construction drawings (e.g. architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, etc.) and specifications.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing Environment.

Physical Requirements

• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. 50 - 75% of the time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Kneeling. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Stooping. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust.
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas.
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome.
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone.
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work.

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.