Maintenance Technician I- 1st shift

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Job Summary: Materion is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Mechanic I to join our team. In this role, you will be essential in keeping our machinery, equipment, buildings, and facilities running smoothly. You will utilize your maintenance skills, including mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, fabrication, and sheet metal duct work, to ensure uninterrupted operations. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in our maintenance department.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery, equipment, and building systems to prevent breakdowns
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues using observation, testing instruments (such as a multimeter), and schematics
• Repair or replace defective parts, including motors, pumps, bearings, and belts
• Rebuild machines and overhaul components by dismantling, inspecting, and replacing parts
• Install, repair, and maintain machines and equipment, performing precision operations like fitting and aligning bearings, spindles, and shafts
• Demonstrate strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on controls such as, PLC’s, VFD’s
• Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams to understand equipment and controls
• Conduct basic machining and fabrication tasks, including welding
• Maintain buildings, facilities, and grounds, including HVAC units, plumbing, and general repairs, as well as lawn mowing and snow removal
• Collaborate with production teams to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize interruptions
• Maintain accurate records and logs of all maintenance, repairs, and inspections, often using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Adhere to safety, quality, and work regulations, including OSHA standards, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment
• Research and procure replacement parts and equipment services
• Contribute to planning upcoming projects by assessing scope and requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic
• Strong knowledge of mechanical repair, plumbing, and hydraulics
• Solid understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial control systems (such as PLCs)
• Ability to diagnose complex problems quickly and accurately to minimize downtime
• Proficient in reading and interpreting drawings, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing situations
• Experience operating tools and equipment commonly used in facilities and machine repair
• Familiarity with basic electrical monitoring equipment, such as a multimeter
• Ability to operate a forklift and battery-operated equipment (certification may be required)

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all appli