Facilities Maintenance Technician

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Job Summary:

The Facilities Maintenance Technician supports the daily operation and reliability of production and facility equipment used in brazing, plating, sputtering, cleanroom, and inspection processes. This hands‑on role performs preventive maintenance, basic repairs, troubleshooting, documentation, and assists with equipment installations and facility upgrades. The technician ensures equipment remains safe, functional, and aligned with production needs.

Essential Functions:

• Perform and own routine preventive maintenance on production equipment, including ovens, plating lines, vacuum furnaces, sputtering systems, leak testers, XRF units, profilometers, and other process tools.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and facility‑related issues at a technician level.
• Support daily equipment checks, start‑ups, shutdowns, and monitoring activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation for all maintenance work, including logs, checklists, work orders, and parts usage.
• Assist with equipment installations, facility upgrades, and small infrastructure projects.
• Help manage inventory of spare parts, consumables, and maintenance supplies.
• Work with production, engineering, and quality to ensure equipment performs reliably for daily operations.
• Follow proper handling procedures for chemicals, tools, and cleanroom materials.
• Follow all company safety policies and maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Updating preventive maintenance schedules and work instructions.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, facilities maintenance, manufacturing support, or related technical work.
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems, hand tools, and diagnostic methods.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, safety procedures, and equipment documentation.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics
• Ability to work safely around chemicals, hot equipment, vacuum systems, and electrical components under supervision.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Basic computer skills for logging maintenance activities and reading equipment documentation.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a variety of environments, including production areas, warehouse space, offices, clean rooms/laboratories, and outdoor areas in or around the facility. The role involves working in manufacturing and cleanroom settings with exposure to machinery, chemicals, and thermal equipment. Some materials are processed using solvents, requiring the use of PPE such as safety glasses, gloves, cleanroom attire, and occasionally hearing protection; all required PPE will be provided by STC. The position may also require occasional overtime, weekend work, or on‑call support depending on production needs.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, kneel, or reach for extended periods.
• Comfort working in a cleanroom environment and wearing required PPE.
• Ability to work around heat‑producing equipment such as ovens and furnaces.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, on ladders, or elevated platforms when required.
• Visual acuity to inspect equipment and complete detailed maintenance tasks.

Preferred Experience and Certifications:

• High School diploma or GED.

• Experience supporting manufacturing, cleanroom, thermal processing, plating, or vacuum‑based equipment.
• Knowledge of basic electrical troubleshooting (low voltage, sensors, switches, wiring).
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems or CMMS software.
• HVAC, vacuum systems, or instrumentation experience a plus.
• Forklift, scissor lift, or aerial lift certification (or ability to obtain).
• Technical school or trade school,
• Experience with hand‑held metrology tool, Microscopes or inspection equipment useful.

Level 2-Facilitiies Maint. Tech Knowledge and Experience (Including Level 1, plus)

Level 3-Facilities Maint.  Tech Knowledge and Experience (Including Level 1 & 2, plus)

Superior Technical Ceramics Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $54,200.00 - $81,400.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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