Maintenance Tech

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We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. Our portfolio includes high‑quality vision‑care products and iconic brands such as Ray‑Ban, Oakley, and Oliver Peoples, available through retail, wholesale, and e‑commerce channels worldwide.

Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, a generous bonus structure, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, paid time off, and exclusive employee discounts.

The Maintenance Tech supports maintenance initiatives by serving as the primary focal point for communications and maintenance activities. The role coordinates both routine and major maintenance shutdowns as required.

• Organizes work materials, writes work instructions, specifies safety needs, and optimizes the use of maintenance labor to maximize performance and minimize downtime of all lab equipment.
• Identifies and procures parts and materials needed for planned work orders and preventive maintenance (PM) work orders.
• Writes purchase requests for repair and replacement parts, and contract services.
• Prioritizes planned, preventive, predictive, and project maintenance activity for assigned lab areas in concert with production schedules and equipment maintenance needs.
• Estimates labor requirements for all planned and preventive maintenance work orders.
• Conducts weekly meetings with Operations, Technical, and Maintenance employees to organize and prioritize maintenance work.
• Ensures weekend/downtime activities are coordinated.
• Creates, adds, or changes PMs in Megamunity as needed.
• Schedules maintenance activities with contractors on preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or directed.

• Associate's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a highly automated manufacturing, lean manufacturing, or continuous flow operations environment.
• Proficiency in using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams.
• Independent decision‑making ability.
• Flexibility and responsiveness to business needs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Proactive problem‑solving and ability to lead the resolution of lab equipment problems.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as requested.
• Comfortable working in a combination of seated, walking, or standing positions for up to 10 hours.

• Working knowledge of Megamunity’s CMMS planning and inventory modules.

Employee pay is determined by geography, experience, qualifications, skills, and local minimum wage requirements. You may also be offered a competitive bonus plan which complements our first‑class total rewards package.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including legal pregnancy or maternity leave discrimination), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Native Americans in the U.S. receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.