Vacuum Systems & PLCs Reliability Technician

Ionbond USA; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Ionbond USA is seeking an Equipment Reliability Technician to support vacuum system and PLC maintenance in our Greensboro, NC facility. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, review schematics, and help root-cause performance drifts to keep lines uptime aligned with targets.

This role requires hands-on vacuum technology experience, strong electrical skills, and the ability to collaborate with plant management and engineers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.
• Education: Degree/Certification in Engineering, Technical, or Trade field preferred; diploma/GED required.
• Hands-on exposure to Vacuum Technology.
• Proven ability to understand failure mechanisms, isolate root cause, and repair effectively.
• Strong electrical aptitude, including control systems and PLC controls.
• A self-starting, independent work style with urgency to meet deadlines.
• Clear communicator with peers, leadership, and suppliers—verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other U.S. Centers and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, clean lines, and facility systems to sustain peak performance.
• Capture detailed records: notifications, service histories, blueprints, and schematics kept accurate and current.
• Troubleshoot vacuum systems confidently, including work on high-voltage components.
• Evaluate repair priorities to reduce downtime and enhance reliability.
• Track performance/uptime and implement strategies that cut breakdowns and boost efficiency.
• Partner with managers and process engineers to resolve interruptions, process variability, and equipment outages.
• Keep a safe, organized workstation in line with 6S standards.
• Jump in on additional duties as plant needs evolve.

Skills

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Electrical Schematic Reading

PLC Controls

Preventive Maintenance

Root Cause Analysis

Safety 6S

Communication

Education

Diploma/GED required

Engineering/Technical degree or certification preferred

Tools

Fanuc

Allen Bradley

Mitsubishi

Omron

Siemens

Panasonic

Schneider Electric

Beckoff

Modicon

B&R Industrial Automation

Sigmatek

Job description

Ionbond USA is seeking an Equipment Reliability Technician to support vacuum system and PLC maintenance in our Greensboro, NC facility. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment, review schematics, and help root-cause performance drifts to keep lines uptime aligned with targets.

This role requires hands-on vacuum technology experience, strong electrical skills, and the ability to collaborate with plant management and engineers.