Senior Equipment Technician — Reliability & RCA (C Shift)

Illuminateusa; Pataskala (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Illuminate USA in Pataskala, OH, is seeking a Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician on C Shift to ensure safe, efficient operation of production and facility equipment. You will perform advanced troubleshooting, preventive/predictive maintenance, and mentor junior technicians while serving as SME for critical equipment.

Join a growing solar panel manufacturing operation and contribute to reliability-centered maintenance, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 4+ years of maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong background in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls preferred.
• Proficiency in reading schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and respond to emergency calls as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production and facility equipment.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance tasks to ensure equipment uptime and reliability.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of new or modified equipment.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex equipment failures.
• Lead and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities in the EAM/CMMS system.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reduce downtime, and extend asset life.
• Partner with engineering and operations teams to implement reliability-centered maintenance strategies.
• Recommend spare parts stocking levels and support vendor management.
• Mentor and train junior technicians on troubleshooting techniques, safety standards, and best practices.
• Act as a role model for adherence to company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, and EHS teams.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Reading schematics/blueprints

Preventive/predictive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree preferred

Tools

PLCs & automation

Industrial controls

Job description

Illuminate USA in Pataskala, OH, is seeking a Senior Equipment Maintenance Technician on C Shift to ensure safe, efficient operation of production and facility equipment. You will perform advanced troubleshooting, preventive/predictive maintenance, and mentor junior technicians while serving as SME for critical equipment.

Join a growing solar panel manufacturing operation and contribute to reliability-centered maintenance, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.