Preventive Maintenance Technician

Job Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Preventive Maintenance

* Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment, facility systems, and support machinery.

* Conduct routine inspections of kiln ovens, batch ovens, conveyor systems, vacuum tanks, pumps, compressors, and material handling equipment.

* Lubricate, adjust, clean, inspect, and replace wear components as required.

* Monitor equipment condition and identify potential failures before they impact production.

* Complete maintenance checklists and document findings accurately.

* Assist with predictive maintenance activities, including vibration monitoring, temperature checks, and visual inspections.

Equipment Reliability

* Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.

* Work closely with Maintenance Technicians and Production personnel to reduce unplanned downtime.

* Support root cause analysis efforts following equipment failures.

* Assist in developing and improving preventive maintenance procedures and schedules.

* Participate in continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

* Establish, organize, and maintain critical spare parts inventory for production equipment.

* Monitor inventory levels and recommend replenishment of critical components.

* Track usage of maintenance supplies and replacement parts.

* Assist with identifying and sourcing spare parts for equipment repairs and preventive maintenance programs.

* Maintain accurate inventory records within the maintenance management system.

Documentation & Recordkeeping

* Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection reports, and preventive maintenance records.

* Update equipment history and maintenance documentation.

* Ensure work orders are completed and documented properly.

* Support audits and compliance requirements through accurate recordkeeping.

General Maintenance Support

* Assist maintenance team members with equipment repairs and shutdown activities as needed.

* Perform basic mechanical repairs and component replacements.

* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area.

* Support facility maintenance projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED required.

* Minimum 2-4 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preventive maintenance, or manufacturing operations.

* Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

* Experience working with conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, gearboxes, or other industrial equipment.

* Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and vacuum systems.

* Ability to read equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.

* Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

* Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in fiberglass, ceramics, composites, or manufacturing environments.

* Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

* Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance best practices.

* Familiarity with spare parts inventory management.

* Basic welding and fabrication experience.

* Forklift certification or industrial equipment operating experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability.

* Ability to identify developing mechanical issues before failures occur.

* Effective planning and organizational skills.

* Working knowledge of preventive maintenance principles.

* Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments.

* Strong communication and teamwork skills.

* Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements

* Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work around industrial equipment for extended periods.

* Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

* Ability to work in environments with elevated temperatures, dust, and noise.

* Ability to access equipment in elevated, confined, or restricted areas as required.