Vacuum Coating Equipment Maintenance Technician (PVD/CVD)

100Hires, Inc.; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short‑/long‑term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ionbond in Madison Heights, MI, is seeking a Vacuum Coating Equipment Maintenance Technician (PVD/CVD) to maintain and repair production equipment used in vacuum coating processes. You will diagnose high‑voltage and vacuum system faults, update schematics, and document service histories.

The role emphasizes hands‑on troubleshooting, collaboration with process engineers, and adherence to safety and 5S standards, with opportunities to support multiple Ionbond sites globally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Trade/technical certification or engineering education preferred; high school diploma/GED required.
• Background with vacuum technology; training available if you are eager to learn.
• Strength in failure analysis, root cause isolation, and effective repair execution.
• Robust electrical skill set and familiarity with control systems and PLCs.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends; occasional travel to other centers required.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, the clean line, and plant machinery to sustain peak reliability.
• Diagnose and repair vacuum systems, including high‑voltage components.
• Document notifications, service histories, and technical drawings; update blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Triaged repairs to minimize downtime while planning long‑term reliability improvements.
• Track uptime and performance metrics; implement strategies to reduce breakdowns and elevate throughput.
• Collaborate with managers and process engineers to resolve line interruptions and equipment issues.
• Maintain a safe, orderly workspace following 5S practices.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Failure analysis

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Education

Trade/technical certification or engineering education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PLC systems

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Vacuum Coating Equipment Maintenance Technician (PVD/CVD) — Madison Heights, MIPicture your morning in Madison Heights: you review overnight logs, prioritize a few alerts, and step onto the floor to keep advanced vacuum coating systems humming. By midday, you've isolated a sporadic fault in a high‑voltage circuit, updated schematics with your corrective actions, and coached a teammate at another Ionbond site on preventive tactics. Later, you swap from scheduled maintenance on the clean line to a rapid response that keeps production on track. That blend of diagnostics, documentation, and collaboration is a typical day here.About Ionbond — The Surface EngineersIonbond delivers advanced coating solutions across aerospace, medical, food contact, automotive, decorative, tooling, and fuel cell applications. Our portfolio spans PVD, PACVD, and CVD technologies. With 34 coating centers in 15 countries throughout Europe, North America, and Asia, we operate one of the world’s largest coating networks. Ionbond is part of the IHI Group, a renowned Japanese industrial consortium.What you will doExecute preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, the clean line, and plant machinery to sustain peak reliability.Diagnose and repair vacuum systems confidently, including safe work with high‑voltage components.Document notifications, service histories, and technical drawings; update and reference blueprints and electrical schematics.Triaged repairs to minimize downtime while planning long‑term reliability improvements.Track uptime and performance metrics; implement strategies that cut breakdowns and elevate throughput.Partner with managers and process engineers to resolve line interruptions, inconsistent process outcomes, and equipment issues.Uphold a safe, orderly, and efficient workspace through 5S practices.Take on additional responsibilities as production needs evolve.Grow with usInternational and local career paths within a global networkA diverse, team‑oriented culture that values innovation and exceptional customer serviceCompetitive pay aligned to experience and educationMedical, dental, and vision plans with affordable premiums and deductiblesFlexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)Life insurance; short‑term and long‑term disabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramGenerous Paid Time OffTuition reimbursement401(k) Safe Harbor with company matchWhat you bring3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing settingTrade/technical certification or engineering education preferred; high school diploma/GED requiredBackground with vacuum technology; training available if you are eager to learnStrength in failure analysis, root cause isolation, and effective repair executionRobust electrical skill set and familiarity with control systems and PLCsSelf‑starter who can work independently, drive projects, and meet deadlinesClear verbal and written communication with peers, leadership, and suppliersWillingness to work overtime and weekends as requiredAbility to travel occasionally to other U.S. centers and internationallyCompliance noticeMust be authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a criminal background check and physical screening.Core proficienciesMechanical troubleshooting; mechanical systems and component repairElectrical troubleshooting, repair, installation, and schematic readingIndustrial electrical systems and experience; 120/208/240/480 V systemsCommercial electrical expertise; equipment installation and wiringPneumatics troubleshootingPowerhouse operationEquipment diagnostics and troubleshooting; equipment repair and maintenanceMachine safety inspectionsDiesel & heavy equipment systems; electrical systems & diagnostics (heavy equipment)Machines & technologies you will useProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC): Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, Beckoff, Modicon, B&R Industrial Automation, Sigmatek.Ready to apply?Upload your resume (and an optional cover letter). If you’re passionate about solving complex electro‑mechanical problems and keeping advanced vacuum coating systems at peak performance, we’d love to hear from you.