Title Skilled Maintenance Technician (Off Shift)
Department Facilities
Reports to Director of Facilities
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Position Overview:
We are hiring a Skilled Maintenance Technician to support production and facility equipment on our off shift. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, and controls-related systems to keep equipment running and minimize downtime. The work includes a mix of electrical troubleshooting, mechanical repair, and preventive maintenance on production equipment, support systems, and facility infrastructure. You will be expected to work independently, diagnose issues quickly, and complete repairs with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production and facility equipment.
- Diagnose equipment problems in a manufacturing environment and restore equipment to service.
- Perform electrical troubleshooting on industrial control systems and power distribution equipment (up to 480V 3-phase).
- Work with basic and advanced electrical circuits including sensors, motors, relays, and control devices.
- Support and troubleshoot automated equipment and production machinery (training provided on specific systems).
- Perform preventive maintenance including inspection, lubrication, adjustments, and replacement of worn components.
- Repair and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Use standard electrical and mechanical test equipment (multimeter, amp meter, etc.).
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manual.s
- Assist with troubleshooting of automated systems and control interfaces (PLC/HMI experience helpful, not required)
- Support calibration and verification of basic process instruments (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.)
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and support safe, timely restoration of production.
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and all site safety procedures.
- Document work performed and communicate issues clearly to team members.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing, facilities, or similar environment.
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting ability in a production environment.
- Experience working with industrial equipment such as motors, drives, sensors, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and equipment manuals.
- Working knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including 120/240V and 480V 3-phase power.
- Experience diagnosing equipment failures and performing timely mechanical or electrical repairs.
- Ability to work independently on off-shifts with minimal supervision.
- Basic understanding of industrial safety practices, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
- Ability to communicate clearly with team members regarding equipment status, repairs, and issues.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, practical approach to troubleshooting.
Core Competencies:
- Results-Oriented: Motivated, hard-working and ready to level-up;
- Curious: You never stop learning and have an insatiable desire to gain new skills and knowledge;
- Process Oriented: Well organized, demonstrating attention to detail;
- Analytical: Possess a “If there’s a problem, I’ll find a solution” attitude;
- Accountable: Demanding the highest quality from yourself and team members;
- Detail-Oriented: Have excellent time management and organizational skills;
- A Team Player: Reliable, collaborative, flexible with a positive ‘get things done’ attitude;
Additional Requirements:
Pursuant to ITAR, EAR, and other export compliance laws and regulations, applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. law, i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ("Green Card" holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package linked to your experience and performance.
- 401(k) with company match & tuition reimbursement opportunities.
- Health, dental, vision & life insurance.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick time, and 11 paid company holidays
Environment & Physical Demands:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand: use hands to fingers, handle or feel: and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch: and talk and hear.
- The job may involve prolong periods of sitting/standing.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May involve prolonged periods of magnified inspection (eye strain).
- Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.
- The employee is frequently required to use the computer.
- May involve the use of oils and solvents.
- Subject to some soilage and irritation from cleaning solutions. (Lab Coats provided)
- Generally works in a clean environment and works to maintain the environment as such.
- Safety Glasses are required and May require area specific safety training
- This position works in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
- The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne paper particles
- May work at different workstations as production needs require, or shifts from one station to another, during the production process.
Disclaimer:
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Rochester Precision Optics is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our business and our people. EOE/AA/Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position is available on B Shift or C Shift. All new hires will begin on A Shift (day shift) for 4–6 weeks of training before transitioning to their assigned off-shift.
A Shift (Training Period): Day shift, Monday–Friday (schedule may vary slightly based on training needs) Duration: 4–6 weeks Purpose: Hands-on training with equipment, processes, and maintenance systems before working independently on off-shift B Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM Includes a 5% shift differential C Shift: Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM Includes a 10% shift differential
