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.