Production Maintenance Technician

Position Summary: 

The Production Maintenance Technician is responsible for the general upkeep of our manufacturing equipment in our Oakland, MD location. Along with maintaining a clean, safe and functional work environment the Production Maintenance Technician will know how to troubleshoot, install, and repair a diverse lineup of equipment such as glass furnaces, grinding machines, industrial ovens, and a variety of custom equipment used in glass manufacturing. 

We offer competitive pay (wage range commensurate with experience) and a benefit package that includes: medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer paid life & disability, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with employer match, and tuition reimbursement assistance.  Additionally, we offer exclusive employee discounts on both our glass and pottery products and at our restaurant.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Perform regular preventative maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities (e.g. changing filters, bearings and belts; monitoring equipment performance) to ensure productive up-time
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electrical meters, and industrial material handling equipment including a forklift, crane, and hoist 
• Welding, metal work, and refractory casting to support fabrication of custom machinery
• Electrical and plumbing troubleshooting 
• Proactively help identify and address maintenance needs 
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work area 
• Provide on-call support and weekend support

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• As part of a team, support with general maintenance and service as appropriate (e.g. painting, drain cleaning, shoveling, cleaning, etc.) 
• When necessary, prepare and load the glass pellet mix for melting in the furnace 

Qualifications Required: 

• High school diploma or the equivalent 
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 
• Motivated to learn 
• Good mechanical and pneumatics troubleshooting experience 
• Keen eye and attention to detail 
• Must be able to lift up to 100 lbs 
• Ability to work some overtime hours and be on-call 
• Must be motivated and able to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to work at heights up to 20 feet. 

Qualifications Preferred: 

• Degree from a trade school 
• 3-5 years work experience in a licensed trade or in a comparable manufacturing environment
• Experience maintaining machinery
• Welding and fabrication skills 
• Plumbing and electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills 
• Familiarity with combustion systems and/or 3 phase electrical 
• Proficient but basic computer skills (email, Windows or Google based programs) 

Success Factors/Job Competencies: 

• Action oriented 
• Customer service mindset
• Excellent communication skills 
• Continuous pursuit of technical knowledge  
• Schedule flexibility 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Occasionally while performing this job the employee will need to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles using feet and legs or hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Simon Pearce is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and to provide all employees with the work environment necessary to enable them to advance on merit as far as their talents and skills will take them, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected class of veteran, or any other legally protected status.