Senior Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

About Paragon

Paragon Tempered Glass, LLC, is a leading manufacturer of specialty and custom glass solutions to numerous markets. Operating two facilities in both Ohio and Michigan, we manufacture both flat and bent tempered glass that is built to exceed our customers’ demanding expectations of strength, thermal, and aesthetic quality. We're proud to be recognized for superior quality and on-time performance, and our employees are passionate about maintaining that reputation as an industry leader.

Why Paragon

• Direct Hire — Full-Time 3rd shift position
• Comprehensive Benefit Package at 30 days of Employment — Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA
• Retirement Savings — Company Match up to 4%
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus Opportunity
• Paid technical schooling & certifications — build your skills and your career
• Safety-first culture — we watch out for each other

At Paragon, you're a name, not a number. We're small enough that your work is seen and your voice is heard, and big enough to invest in the equipment, people, and strategy that keeps us growing. With roots going back to 1977, and an average employee tenure of over 13 years, our people don’t just join Paragon. They stay, grow, and build careers here, and every team member plays a real part in the organization’s growth and success.

The Role

In this role, you will directly impact Paragon’s success by:

• Troubleshooting and repairing glass cutting, grinding, drilling, washing, conveying, and tempering equipment.
• Leading 3rd-shift maintenance response and prioritizing repairs that affect production and safety.
• Diagnosing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system faults.
• Performing and teaching preventive maintenance during scheduled downtime, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and part replacement.
• Using schematics, drawings, OEM manuals, and fault history to find root causes of failures.
• Troubleshooting motors, drives, sensors, safety circuits, and PLC controlled equipment.
• Supporting furnace and quench reliability by checking rollers, drives, blowers, fans, and related systems.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns, identifying root causes, and making repairs that prevent repeat failures.
• Coordinating with production supervisors on equipment status, repair priorities, and safe restart.
• Following lockout/tagout procedures and verifying equipment is safe before maintenance work.
• Documenting service calls, parts used, repair time, and follow-up work in the maintenance system.
• Coaching less experienced technicians and providing a clear handoff of unresolved issues to the next shift.
• Assisting with testing facility systems such as fire alarms, exit door alarms, and emergency lighting, plus occasional grounds maintenance.

Shift & Pay

Reports to: Maintenance Manager · Pay type: Hourly · Location: Antwerp, OH

Must be able to work overtime as needed.

3rd Shift

• Schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Base Pay: Commensurate with experience and knowledge
• Shift Premium: $1.00 per hour

Qualifications for Maintenance Technician

• Able to pass drug screen & background check
• Minimum of 3 years of previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude; electrical aptitude desired
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing manufacturing equipment and processes
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude, ready to learn and adapt
• Safety-first mindset with a working knowledge of lockout/tagout, PPE, and safe work practices around industrial equipment. Minimum Required PPE: Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Safety-toe shoes. 
• Physical Requirements: Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.; able to bend, reach, lie down, climb, and stand for long periods
• Work Environment: Exposure to excessive heat and electricity, working at heights, wet and dirty conditions; able to work indoors or outdoors