Maint Tech II

Position Summary:

Heraeus Quartz North America, LLC. has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Technician II to join our Maintenance Team at our Buford, GA facility. The Maintenance Technician is an important part of our manufacturing process with the primary responsibility of repairing and maintaining production equipment and facilities to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency. This position will train during the week and will move to a weekend schedule after training is completed.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment for quartz glass.


• Provide emergency maintenance for plant facilities and equipment, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, roofing, etc.


• Utilize work order system to log activities and track completed work.


• Collaborate with engineering team to install or modify equipment as needed.


• Assist in completing work orders and scheduling maintenance/repairs on equipment.


• Document changes to equipment, systems, procedures, and facilities as needed.


• Troubleshoot equipment , minor plumbing, HVAC, and electrical issues.


• Coordinates contractor support as required.


• Evaluate and recommend changes to production and facility equipment to improve production process and equipment reliability.


• Provide Maintenance Assistant Manager and Maintenance Manager with information to assist in the preparation of annual maintenance budget.

What is required for this role:

• Associate degree in industrial maintenance or other maintenance-related discipline, or equivalent experience, preferred.


• Minimum of five years in a maintenance environment; experience must include all areas of maintenance (i.e., electrical, mechanical, control systems, electronic systems, welding, pipe fitting)


• Minimum of two years electrical and electronic systems troubleshooting and repair experience.


• Must have advanced knowledge and skills and considerable experience in repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Proficient Microsoft office suite. Experience with maintenance CMM software preferred.


• Demonstrate a high level of integrity, professionalism, and leadership ability; exhibit a high level of motivation and initiative with the ability to meet deadlines.